1. Electron Dot Diagrams

2. Electron Dot Diagrams
Electron Dot Diagrams are a short hand way to show the valence electrons in an atom.
Valence electrons: are the number of electrons in the outermost energy level of the atom.

3. To Draw Electron Dot Diagrams:
Determine the number of valence electrons in the atom by drawing a Bohr model.
Write the element’s symbol.
Draw dots around the diagram (like around the four sides of a box).
Start on the right.
Draw counter-clockwise.
Draw one electron on each side before pairing the electrons.

4. Example: C

5. Example: Ar

6. Example: Mg

7. Example: S

8. Brain Break: Stair Stepper
Climb 1: Serpentine
Climb 2: Foot Cross Climb
Climb 3: Squat Climb