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Electron dot structure of `CO_2` Class 10


The electron dot structure of carbon dioxide will be discussed through the following points


   1.   Electronic configuration of carbon

   2.   Electronic configuration of oxygen

   3.   Valence electrons in the carbon atom

   4.   Valence electrons in the oxygen atom

   5.   Bond between carbon and oxygen

   6. Diagram of electron dot structure of `CO_2`

 

Electronic configuration of carbon atom


Carbon has atomic number 6 and its configuration is


`1s^2 2s^2 2p^2`


Electronic configuration of the oxygen atom


 Oxygen has atomic number 8 and its configuration


`1s^2 2s^2 2p^4`


Valence electrons in the carbon atom


Carbon has four valence electrons (electrons in the outermost shell) and required four electrons to complete an octet or stable noble gas configuration.


Valence electrons in the oxygen atom


The oxygen atom has 6 valence electrons and requires 2 electrons in the outermost shell to complete a stable electronic configuration.


The bond between carbon and oxygen


One carbon atom combines with two oxygen atoms. One carbon atom shares its electrons with two oxygen atoms and forms a covalent bond (double bond).


Diagram of electron dot structure of `CO_2`

Electron  dot structure of CO2 Class 10
 Electron  dot structure of CO2 



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FAQs

   1.  How many valence electrons are shared by carbon in `CO_2`?

Ans – Carbon contributes four valence electrons with two oxygen atoms.


   2.  How many valence electrons are shared by each oxygen atom in a `CO_2` molecule?

Ans – Each oxygen atom contributes two electrons with carbon.


   3.  What is the geometry of carbon dioxide molecules?

    Ans – Linear molecular geometry.


   4.  Are there any lone pair of electrons in the Lewis structure of `CO_2`?

Ans – All valence electrons of carbon and oxygen atoms are involved in forming a double bond.so there is no lone pair of electrons in `CO_2`.


   5.  Which type of bond is present between carbon and oxygen atoms n carbon dioxide?

   Ans – Double bond (covalent bond)


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