Question

The molecular formula of chlorine is Cl₂ Draw the electron-dot structure and line structure of a chlorine molecule

Answer 1

A chlorine atom has seven valence electrons. To achieve a stable, noble-gas electron configuration (an octet), two chlorine atoms share one pair of electrons. This mutual sharing creates a single covalent bond.

Electron-Dot Structure:

... : Cl : ... Cl : ...

Line Structure: Cl, Cl