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Lewis structure: structure A molecular representation<br />

that shows both the connections among atoms<br />

and the locations of lone-pair lone pair valence<br />

electrons.<br />

Lone pair: pair A pair of electrons that is not used<br />

for <strong>bond</strong>ing.<br />

Condensed Structure: Structure:<br />

<strong>bond</strong>s are not specifically<br />

shown. For example, Ethane is written as CH 3CH CH3 according to the condensed formula.<br />

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