6.5 Lewis Structure Diagrams Lewis structures or electron dot diagrams A system of representing the atoms of the elements based on the number of valence electrons they possess. This notation system uses each element symbol to represent the nucleus and all of the inner electrons of an atom (called this the “kernel” of an atom). It then surrounds that symbol with a series of dots representing that atom’s valence electrons.

6.5 Lewis Structure Diagrams Drawing Lewis Structures

6.5 Lewis Structure Diagrams Lewis Structures – Key Points

Text pages Lewis Structure Diagrams Lewis Structures for Monatomic Ions Summarize the steps for writing Lewis structures for metals Summarize the steps for writing Lewis structures for non-metals

6.5 Lewis Structure Diagrams Lewis Structures for Molecules Summarize the six steps for writing Lewis structures for molecules

6.5 Lewis Structure Diagrams Lewis Structures for Molecules - Guidelines

6.5 Lewis Structure Diagrams Lewis Structures for Molecules Containing Multiple Bonds Summarize the five steps for writing Lewis structures for molecules with multiple bonds

6.5 Lewis Structure Diagrams Lewis Structures for Other Examples Summarize the steps for writing Lewis structures for molecules discussed in class