Electron Dot Structures and Covalent Bonds
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Electron Dot Structures and Covalent Bonds
Today we reviewed valence electrons and the Bohr model of the atom. We can use this model to determine how many Valence Electrons (outside electrons) an element has. Writing the Dot Structure for an element (also called a Lewis Dot Structure) is another way to show the valence electrons of an element. Valence electrons are what allows one element to bond with other elements. We can show these bonds using Dot Structures as well.
Covalent Compounds are compounds that are formed when elements form covalent bonds with other elements. In a COVALENT BOND the electrons are SHARED between the atoms.
Watch the video below to learn how to write dot structures for elements and how to use these to write dot structures for compounds. Then do the Practice Problems attached below.
How was your Winter Break? Did you do anything interesting? Write at least 5 sentences about it.
Electron Dot Structures and Covalent Bonds
Today we reviewed valence electrons and the Bohr model of the atom. We can use this model to determine how many Valence Electrons (outside electrons) an element has. Writing the Dot Structure for an element (also called a Lewis Dot Structure) is another way to show the valence electrons of an element. Valence electrons are what allows one element to bond with other elements. We can show these bonds using Dot Structures as well.
Covalent Compounds are compounds that are formed when elements form covalent bonds with other elements. In a COVALENT BOND the electrons are SHARED between the atoms.
Watch the video below to learn how to write dot structures for elements and how to use these to write dot structures for compounds. Then do the Practice Problems attached below.
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