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Write the electron-dot notation for the following element.

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The number of valence electrons for particular element is represented by dots in electron-dot notation. The element symbol is used to symbolize an electron dot structure. To finish the amount of valence electrons, start at the top of the element symbol and add dots clockwise. Eight electrons is the maximum number that can be used.

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