Pre-requisite task for Transition lesson

Learning Objective:

Predict and draw the Lewis structure of simple covalent molecules and compounds.
If you are confident drawing dot cross diagrams of covalent compounds, then you can easily
switch over to Lewis structures, which are just one step ahead of simple dot cross diagrams.
Lewis structures (also known as Lewis dot structures or electron dot structures) are diagrams
that represent the valence electrons of atoms within a molecule. These Lewis symbols and
Lewis structures help visualize the valence electrons of atoms and molecules, whether they
exist as lone pairs or within bonds.

Key Points

 The octet rule says that the noble gas electronic configuration is a particularly favorable
one that can be achieved through formation of electron pair bonds between atoms.
 In many atoms, not all of the electron pairs comprising the octet are shared between
atoms. These unshared, non-bonding electrons are called ‘ lone pairs ‘ of electrons.
 Although lone pairs are not directly involved in bond formation, they should always be
shown in Lewis structures.
 There is a logical procedure that can be followed to draw the Lewis structure of a
molecule or compound.
 Using the link, watch the video and draw the Lewis structures for the given compound
below. If you need more help, use the other link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIuXl7o6mAw
http://www.chem.ucalgary.ca/courses/351/Carey5th/Ch01/ch1-3depth.html

Q1: Draw the Lewis structures of the following molecules:

1. H2S
2. SO3
3. CH2Br2
4. HCN
Q2: Draw the Lewis structures of the following polyatomic ions:

1. NH4+
2. PO4 –3
3. NO3 –
4. CO3 2–