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In the electron dot notation Be:, the two dots represent valence electrons in the s sublevel. True False

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Be: ..

QUICK Explanation:

Be: ..

2 dots around "Be" to show beryllium has 2 valence electrons in the 2s sublevel (outer part of its structure)

beryllium (Be) has an atomic number of 4 so 4 total electrons

it's electron configuration is 1s² 2s²

LONGER Explanation:

dots represent valence electrons (outer part of an atom)

electron dot notation//Lewis dot notation/structure

1s 2s 2p 3s 3p 4s 3d 4p 5s 4d 5p 6s 4f 5d 6p 7s 5f 6d 7p

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