Lewis Dot Structures for Covalent Bonds (9.2.1)

Question 1

What does the Octet Rule state?

Answer 1

• The octet rule states that, with the exception of hydrogen and helium, nonmetal atoms are most stable in molecules and ions when surrounded by eight
electrons.

Question 2

What do Lewis dot structures offer?

Answer 2

• Lewis dot structures offer a convenient means of accounting for electrons in molecules and illustrating covalent bonding.