Lewis Dot Structures Flashcards
1
Q
What are the common central atoms?
A
C, N, P, S
2
Q
What to do with polyatomic or ions?
A
Bracket with charge
3
Q
What to do with resonance structures?
A
Draw each one and put arrows
4
Q
How to determine Formal Charge (FC) on an atom?
A
FC= #valence of atom – (#lone electrons + 1/2 bonded electrons)