Draw the electron dot structure of ethane.

To draw the electron dot structure of ethane (C₂H₆), follow these steps:

Understanding Ethane's Composition

Ethane consists of two carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms. The molecular formula is C₂H₆.

Step-by-Step Drawing

• Carbon Atoms: Start by placing the two carbon atoms next to each other.
• Bonds: Each carbon atom forms a single bond with the other carbon atom. This bond is represented by a line connecting the two carbon symbols.
• Hydrogen Atoms: Each carbon atom is bonded to three hydrogen atoms. Draw three lines from each carbon to three hydrogen symbols.

Final Structure

The final electron dot structure looks like this:

H H H
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H - C - C - H
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H H H

In this representation, each line indicates a pair of shared electrons, showing how the atoms are bonded together in ethane.