Lewis Structure
How to Write Lewis Structures
Step 1 : Decide which atoms are bonded.
Step 2 : Count all valence electrons
Step 3 : Place two electrons in each bond.
Step 4 : Complete the octets of the atoms attached to the central atom by
adding e-'s in pairs.
Step 5 : Place any remaining electrons on the central atom in pairs.
Step 6 : If the central atom does not have an octet, form double bonds. If
necessary form triple bonds.
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