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What is the significance of Lewis symbols.

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The number of dots in the lewis symbol represents the number of valence electrons. The common valency of the element is either equal to the number of dots or 8 minus the number of dots.
Ex : For carbon the valency is 4. But valency of nitrogen is 8-5=3 respectively.
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