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Does Lewis structure show all electrons in an atom?

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A Lewis Structure is a very simplified representation of the valence shell electrons in a molecule. It is used to show how the electrons are arranged around individual atoms in a molecule. Electrons are shown as "dots" or for bonding electrons as a line between the two atoms

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No. It only shows valence electrons.

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