Lewis Dot Structures

Topics

• Valence Electrons

• Lewis Dot Structures

• Covalent Bonding

• The Octet Rule

• Formal Charge Calculation

• Resonance Structures

• VSEPR Theory

• Molecular Geometry

Learning Objectives

• Calculate the total number of valence electrons for a molecule.

• Draw a valid Lewis structure that minimizes formal charges.

• Identify and draw all equivalent resonance structures for a molecule.

• Predict a molecule's VSEPR geometry, shape, and bond angles.

• Relate the number of electron domains to orbital hybridization.

Standards Alignment

• HS-PS1-1

• HS-PS1-2

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