Ionic Lewis Dot Structures (LDS)

Definition

Ionic Lewis Dot Structures represent the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in ions which then attract each other to form ionic compounds.

Related terms

Ionization Energy:

The energy required to remove an electron from an atom or ion.

Cation Formation: The process where an atom loses one or more electrons, gaining a positive charge as it becomes a cation.

Anion Formation: The process where an atom gains one or more electrons, gaining a negative charge as it becomes an anion.