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How many total valence electrons are available for the Lewis Dot structure of H2S?

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Answer:

8 Valence Electrons

Step-by-step explanation:

  • There are 2 atoms of Hydrogen and 1 atom of Sulfur in the compound.
  • Each Hydrogen atom has 1 electron (which is the valence electron).
  • Sulfur has six valence electrons.
  • Therefore, there is a total of eight valence electrons in H2S.
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