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Use Lewis symbols and Lewis structures to diagram the formation of PF3 from P and F atoms, showing valence-shell electrons.
A) How many valence electrons does P have initially?
B) How many valence electrons does F have initially?
C) How many valence electrons surround the P in thePF3 molecule?
D) How many valence electrons surround the F in the PF3 molecule?
E) How many bonding pairs of electrons are used in the PF3 molecule?