Draw the Lewis structure for the
IO3- ion before
answering the following questions. Iodine is the central atom
and all atoms obey the octet rule.
How many bonds does the Iodine atom form?
How many electrons surround the Iodine atom?
How many lone pairs are around the Iodine atom?
How many bonds does each oxygen atom form?
How many lone pairs are around each oxygen atom?
How many electrons surround each oxygen atom?