Warm-Up 09 - Drawing Rough Drafts of Molecules

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2 questions

Note from the author:

The least electronegative element goes in the center. Count the number of valence electrons from each atom to donate to the molecule and distribute them equally. Fill the octet of the central atom first. 

Instructions

The least electronegative element goes in the center. Count the number of valence electrons from each atom to donate to the molecule and distribute them equally. Fill the octet of the central atom first. 

Draw a rough sketch of the chlorate ion. There are _______  atoms and _______ lone pairs  coming off of the chlorine atom. Don't forget to distribute the valence electrons equally throughout the molecule. The chlorate ion has a charge of -1 so add one more valence electron to your total.

Put the following compounds in order of electrolytic behavior. Place the MOST electrolytic on top.

sodium chloride
sulfur dioxide
barium chloride