Chemistry

Problem

Which Lewis symbol correctly represents the oxide ion? a) O surrounded by three pairs of dots (6 electrons) with a

2^-

superscript b) O surrounded by four pairs of dots (8 electrons) with a

1^-

superscript c) O surrounded by four pairs of dots (8 electrons) with a

2^-

superscript d) O surrounded by three pairs of dots and one single dot (7 electrons) with a

1^-

superscript