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Using Lewis symbols and Lewis structures, diagram the formation of SiCl4 from Si and Cl atoms, showing valence-shell electrons. (a) How many valence electrons does Si have initially? (b) How many valence electrons does each Cl have initially? (c) How many valence electrons surround the Si in the SiCl4 molecule? (d) How many valence electrons surround each Cl in the SiCl4 molecule? (e) How many bonding pairs of electrons are in the SiCl4 molecule?
Use Lewis symbols and Lewis structures to diagram the formation of PF3 from P and F atoms, showing valence-shell electrons. (a) How many valence electrons does P have initially? (b) How many valence electrons does each F have initially? (c) How many valence electrons surround the P in the PF3 molecule? (d) How many valence electrons surround each F in the PF3 molecule? (e) How many bonding pairs of electrons are in the PF3 molecule?