LESSON 2: LEWIS STRUCTURES Flashcards
1
Q
It consists of the symbol of an element and one dot for each valence electron in an atom of the element
A
Lewis Electron Dot Structure
2
Q
It occurs when atoms share two pairs of electrons.
A
Double Bond
3
Q
It occurs when atoms share three pairs of electrons.
A
Triple Bond
4
Q
It is the hypothetical charge the atom would have if we could redistribute the electrons in the bonds evenly between the atoms.
A
Formal Charge