Draw the electron dot structure for the diatomic molecule Cl₂ and explain the sharing of valence electrons.

In the electron dot structure of Cl₂, two chlorine (Cl) atoms share a pair of valence electrons to achieve stable electronic configurations. Each chlorine atom contributes one electron to the shared pair, forming a single covalent bond. This sharing allows both chlorine atoms to attain the noble gas configuration, resembling the electronic structure of argon. The representation typically involves two dots (or crosses) surrounding each Cl atom, connected by a single line to indicate the shared pair of electrons. The shared electrons establish a strong covalent bond, contributing to the stability of the Cl₂ molecule.