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Lewis dot structures explicitly show which of the following about a molecule?

The total electron configuration of each atom in the molecule


The three-dimensional geometry of the atoms in the molecule


The ionic charge on each atom within the molecule


The way atoms share electrons to be connected to one another within the molecule

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Answer:

The total electron configuration of each atom in the molecule

Step-by-step explanation:

Electron distribution into energy levels or sublevels of atoms can be shown with different notations or electronic configuration. One of them is the lewis dot structure.

The Electron Dot Notation or Lewis Dot structure is a notation which shows only the chemical symbol of the element surrounded by dots to represent the valence electrons. The chemical symbol stands for the nucleus and all electrons except the valence ones. The dots are arranged at the four sides of the symbol in pairs called lone pairs Those that are unpaired are called odd electrons.

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