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4.3     Write Lewis symbols for the following atoms and ions:

                (c)  H \; and \; H^{-}

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As the number of valence electrons in hydrogen is one.

Therefore its Lewis dot symbol of hydrogen (H) is  hydrogen octet

And of H^{-} is, if it has one more electron because of its a negative charge develops.

Hence. the Lewis symbol is hydrogen negative

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