3.14 Lewis Dot Diagrams

This could be the dot diagram of

• Mg

• Cl

• C

• O

What is the goal of the Lewis Dot Structure?

• To determine the electron position.

• To show the element's valence electrons & bonding capabilities.

• To find the atomic mass of an element.

• To search for the number of electrons in an individual atom.

How would you draw a Lewis dot diagram for Magnesium?

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Which of the following elements would have a Lewis dot diagram with a single dot?

• Hydrogen

• Neon

• Oxygen

• Fluorine

Place the steps of making a Lewis Dot Diagram in the correct order

• Place one dot per side initially

• Visualize/draw box around symbol

• Determine number of valence electrons

• Write element symbol

• Add dots up to 2 per side until all are used