Lewis Dot Structure
Definition
A Lewis dot structure is a diagram that represents the valence electrons in an atom or molecule. It uses dots to represent each valence electron and lines to represent chemical bonds.
Related terms
Valence Electrons: Electrons in the outermost energy level of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.
Octet Rule: The concept that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons in order to achieve a full outer shell with 8 electrons (except for hydrogen which only needs 2).
Chemical Bond: A force of attraction between two atoms that holds them together and is formed by sharing or transferring electrons.
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Practice Questions (3)
Describe the Lewis Dot Structure of Ammonia.
Describe the Lewis Dot Structure of Methane.
Describe the Lewis Dot Structure of Dihydrogen Monoxide.
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