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  • Lewis Dot Structure: Understanding Valence Electrons & Atomic Bonding
    A model that shows only the valence electrons in an atom is called a Lewis dot structure.

    Here's why:

    * Valence Electrons: These are the electrons in the outermost energy level of an atom, and they are the ones involved in chemical bonding.

    * Lewis Dot Structure: This is a simplified representation of an atom where the symbol of the element is surrounded by dots that represent the valence electrons.

    Let me know if you'd like an example of a Lewis dot structure!

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