Write the chemical formula and draw the electron dot structure of carbon tetrachloride.

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(N/A) The chemical formula of carbon tetrachloride is $CCl_4$.
In this molecule,one carbon atom shares its $4$ valence electrons with $4$ chlorine atoms,each contributing one electron to form $4$ covalent bonds.
Each chlorine atom completes its octet by sharing one electron with carbon,and the carbon atom completes its octet by sharing its $4$ electrons with the $4$ chlorine atoms.
The electron dot structure is as follows:
(The central Carbon atom is surrounded by four Chlorine atoms,with one shared pair of electrons between the Carbon and each Chlorine atom.)

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