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the answer is The number before the A at the top of a column shows how many dots to draw in the diagram.
Answer;
The number before the A at the top of a column shows how many dots to draw in the diagram.
Explanation;
- Electron dot structures are structures in which electrons are represented by dots placed around a chemical symbol. Therefore, in a dot diagram only the symbol for the element and the electrons in its outermost energy level are shown.
- The reason as to why valence electrons are the only ones used in dot diagram is because; they are the only ones involved in chemical reactions and bonding, to make it easier to decide what it could be bonded to and its characteristics. Also to make it easier identify its placement on periodic table.