There are ________ unpaired electrons in the Lewis symbol for an oxygen atom .
A)0
B)1
C)2
D)4
E)3

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Oxygen has 6 electrons in its outer shell. According to the Lewis symbol, these electrons are represented as dots around the element symbol. Two of these electrons will pair up, leaving 4 electrons unpaired. However, since the question specifically asks for unpaired electrons, and in the context of Lewis symbols, electrons are considered in pairs or alone, the correct interpretation is that there are 2 unpaired electrons, as these are the ones not in a shared or paired state.

There Are ________ Unpaired Electrons in the Lewis Symbol for an Oxygen