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Does a Lewis structure tell which electrons come from which atoms? Explain.
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The main purpose of a Lewis structure is to show the distribution of valence electrons among the atoms in a molecule or polyatomic ion, and to indicate the bonding between atoms. However, a Lewis structure does not explicitly show which electrons come from which Show more…
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