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Write Lewis dot symbols for atoms of the following elements: Mg, Na, B, O, N, Br.

Steps to draw Lewis symbols:

⇒Step 1: Count the number of valence electrons (electrons in the outermost shell)


⇒Step 2: Write the symbol of element in the centre.


⇒Step 3: Draw dots around the symbol according to the number of valence electrons.



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