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What are Lewis Dot Structures?
What are Lewis Dot Structures?
Lewis Dot Structures show the number of valence (s and p) electrons.
What is the Octet Rule in Lewis Structures?
What is the Octet Rule in Lewis Structures?
Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons until they are surrounded by eight valence electrons.
Which element always breaks the octet rule?
Which element always breaks the octet rule?
Hydrogen
List the steps for drawing Lewis Dot Structures: 1) Sum the # of valence electrons. 2) Find the __________.
List the steps for drawing Lewis Dot Structures: 1) Sum the # of valence electrons. 2) Find the __________.
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What must you take into account when summing valence electrons for an ion?
What must you take into account when summing valence electrons for an ion?
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What is the central atom of a Lewis Dot Structure for covalent bonds usually?
What is the central atom of a Lewis Dot Structure for covalent bonds usually?
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What is a Resonance Structure?
What is a Resonance Structure?
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What is the formal charge formula?
What is the formal charge formula?
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How to determine the dominant Lewis Structure?
How to determine the dominant Lewis Structure?
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What atoms always form octets, and how many bonds do they typically form? (F, O, N, C) Bonds: _, _, _, _
What atoms always form octets, and how many bonds do they typically form? (F, O, N, C) Bonds: _, _, _, _
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Which elements can form ions/molecules with less than an octet?
Which elements can form ions/molecules with less than an octet?
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If filling the octet of a central atom results in a negative charge on the central atom, should you complete the octet?
If filling the octet of a central atom results in a negative charge on the central atom, should you complete the octet?
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Which elements can form ions/molecules with an expanded octet?
Which elements can form ions/molecules with an expanded octet?
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What atom often forms an expanded octet?
What atom often forms an expanded octet?
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What is the molecular formula of benzene?
What is the molecular formula of benzene?
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Study Notes
Lewis Dot Structures
- Represent the number of valence electrons (s and p) in atoms.
- Essential for understanding molecular bonding and electron arrangements.
Octet Rule
- Atoms aim to achieve eight valence electrons for stability by gaining, losing, or sharing electrons.
Hydrogen Exception
- Hydrogen violates the octet rule, requiring only 2 valence electrons to achieve stability.
Steps for Drawing Lewis Dot Structures
- Sum total valence electrons from all atoms.
- Identify the central atom, typically the least electronegative or one that can form the most bonds.
- Connect surrounding atoms using single bonds, adjusting valence count accordingly.
- Complete the octets of outer atoms and adjust valence count.
- Place any remaining electrons on the central atom.
- If the central atom lacks an octet, consider forming double or triple bonds.
- Determine the dominant structure based on formal charges if necessary.
Valence Electrons in Ions
- For ions, adjust total valence electrons based on charge: add for anions, subtract for cations.
Lone Pair vs Bonding Pair
- Lone pairs are non-bonding electrons localized on an atom, while bonding pairs are shared between atoms in a bond.
Lewis Dot Structures for Ions
- Indicate charge outside brackets for monoatomic and polyatomic ions.
Identifying the Central Atom
- Generally the first listed atom, which can form the most bonds and is the least electronegative.
- Hydrogen is never the central atom, while carbon is always included; common central atoms include C, N, P, S.
Resonance Structure
- Drawn for molecules with multiple valid Lewis structures, representing delocalized electron sharing.
Formal Charge
- Indicates the hypothetical charge on an atom if bonding electrons are shared equally.
- Calculated with the formula: formal charge = valence electrons - (bonds + dots).
Determining Dominant Lewis Structure
- Focus on structures with formal charges closest to zero.
- Prefer negative formal charges on the most electronegative atoms.
Elements Forming Octets
- Fluorine (F), Oxygen (O), Nitrogen (N), Carbon (C) typically form octets with bonding patterns of 1, 2, 3, and 4 respectively.
Elements Forming Less than Octets
- Beryllium (Be) and Boron (B) often form stable configurations with fewer than eight electrons.
Completing Central Atom Octets
- Avoid completing the octet of a central atom if it leads to a negative charge on the central atom and a positive charge on an electronegative outer atom.
Expanded Octet Formation
- Elements in period 3 and below can exceed eight valence electrons by utilizing d orbitals for additional bonding.
Oxidation Number and Expanded Octet
- A discrepancy between oxidation number and regular charge suggests a requirement for an expanded octet.
Common Element for Expanded Octets
- Phosphorous frequently participates in forming expanded octets.
Benzene (C6H6)
- Exhibits resonance structures due to delocalized electrons within the cyclic arrangement.
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This quiz covers the essential rules and concepts related to Lewis Dot Structures, including the octet rule and specific exceptions. Test your knowledge on how to depict valence electrons and the structural representation of molecules. Perfect for chemistry students looking to reinforce their understanding of bonding and electron configurations.
