Draw electron-dot diagrams for the following atoms: nitrogen (N), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), and carbon (C).

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Thank you!

anonymous · Answer

I'm a half liar -  they actually generally start by placing a dot on the right instead of the top.  Sorry :(  Same clockwise though.

anonymous · Answer

Oh. I already turned it in though.

anonymous · Answer

I technically doesn't make a difference because you're still showing which valence electrons are paired and which aren't, which is a main reason to use them.  Their configuration around the letter is in no way tied to their arrangement in the outer shell, so I think it'll be fine.  Sorry though; should have checked my conventions better :(

anonymous · Answer

Ok. Thanks again for the help!