Khan Academy Organic Chemistry

Question 1

In the dot structure below, how many electrons are represented?

Answer 1

Eight - each line represents the two electrons in the covalent bond

Question 2

What molecule is this?

Answer 2

Methane.

Remember:“meth-“ means one, and methane/methyl groups have one saturated carbon

Question 3

What is the dot structure for methane?

Answer 3

Remember: “meth-“ means one, and methane/methyl groups have one saturated carbon