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How did Lewis picture the atom in terms of its structure?

Options

  1. AAs a positively charged nucleus only
  2. BAs a positively charged 'Kernel' and an outer shell
  3. CAs a negatively charged nucleus
  4. DAs a cube with eight electrons

Correct answer

B. As a positively charged 'Kernel' and an outer shell

Step-by-step solution

Lewis's picture of the atom as consisting of a positively charged 'Kernel' (nucleus plus inner electrons) and an outer shell.

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