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Draw the Lewis structure, predict the molecular structure, and describe the bonding (in terms of...

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Draw the Lewis structure, predict the molecular structure, and describe the bonding (in terms of the hybrid orbitals for the central atom) for XeO{eq}_{4} {/eq}.

Xenon:

Xenon is a noble element that belongs to the eighth main group in the periodic table. That means that xenon has eight valence electrons. Xenon has a full octet, so it is much less likely to bond than other atoms. However, xenon does still bond with other atoms of other elements.

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Xenon tetroxide is made of xenon and oxygen atoms, with the mole ratio of xenon to oxygen being 1:4. So xenon is the central atom, and there are four...

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Lewis Structures: Single, Double & Triple Bonds

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Learn to depict molecules and compounds using the Lewis structure. Explore the relationship between the octet rule, valence electron, and the electron dot diagram.


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