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Using a dot (.) and cross (x) diagrams draw the structure ot the following molecules.. hydrogen sulphide, Ammonia, Ammonium ion,ethane,and carbon (iv) oxide ..kcse chemistry context .. show a draw image
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Here are the dot and cross diagrams for the molecules you requested:
Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S)
H: x x S x x H
x x
Ammonia (NH₃)
H
/
N H
/
H
Ammonium Ion (NH₄⁺)
H
/
N H
/
H H
Ethane (C₂H₆)
H H H H
| | | |
H--C---C--H
| | | |
H H H H
Carbon (IV) Oxide (CO₂)
O=C=O
Note:
Dots represent electrons from one atom.
Crosses represent electrons from the other atom.
Shared electron pairs are represented by both a dot and a cross.
The ammonium ion has a positive charge due to the loss of one electron.
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