Lewis Dot Structure Teacher Resources

Viewers get a step-by-step explanation for drawing Lewis Dot Diagrams with a video that includes numerous examples of atoms, simple molecules, and how to represent covalent bonds. 

Lewis dot diagrams, Lewis dot structures, and electron dot diagrams are all the same thing. Young scientists learn how to draw Lewis dot diagrams and come to understand how dots and dashes represent valence electrons and ionic or...

What may look like a bunch of dots is actually complex science! Gilbert Lewis' work is important for understanding molecular chemistry, and his approach is great for visual learners. The video describes the process of drawing a Lewis dot...

Don't let your pupils become bohred! Use the video lesson to describe the Bohr Model and the closely related Lewis Dot Structures. The video instructor describes the electron orbits and the importance of the valence electrons. She shows...

Here is a unique assigment: compare and contrast ionic and covalent compounds in an extensive data table and then analyze Lewis dot structures in antoher. Three columns are to befilled in: "characteristic or feature," "applies to ionic...

In this alkanes learning exercise, students complete a table with the chemical formula, the structural formula and the condensed formula of various alkanes given different numbers of carbon atoms. They answer three questions about...

While it is impossible to know both the speed and the location of an electron at the same time, Lewis dot structures enable people to visualize them. The video explains valence electrons, drawing Lewis dot symbols, knowing when dot...

When it comes to covalent bonds, sharing is caring. Presentation covers the octet rule with multiple examples, Lewis Dot Structures with an example, and resonance. Presentation is the first in a five-part series.

In this molecules worksheet, students determine the Lewis dot structures for 25 given molecules and determine the physical properties of molecules based upon polarity and intermolecular interactions.

A model is worth a thousand words. Young scholars use what they know about the structure of hydrocarbons to build Lewis dot structures and molecular models. Their tasks include multiple bonds, geometric hybrids, and various isomers.

In this chemical bonding worksheet, students answer 76 questions about compounds, Lewis dot structures, intermolecular forces between atoms, electronegativity and bonding and types of bonds.

Learners develop an understanding of covalent and intermolecular forces. They are also introduced to ionic bonds, bond length, bond energy, dipole moment, geometry, and Lewis Dot Structure. Students prepare a lecture about bonding...

Students observe the periodic table and draw the Lewis Dot Diagram.  In this investigative lesson students construct information on several elements including the Lewis Dot Formation and take a quiz on the information they...

There is a lot of negativity when studying electrons, but this presentation makes the experience more positive by beginning with the definition of a valence electron and breaking down the number of valence electrons by groups on the...

Four pages provide plenty of problem solving practice for chemistry whizzes. They answer questions and write electron configurations for ions. They use Lewis dot diagrams to display equations. Covalent bonds are explored. The last half...

During this hands-on activity, young chemists build molecular models based on the Lewis dot structure before studying valence shell electron pair repulsion theory. 

In this Lewis dot structure instructional activity, students draw the Lewis dot structure and give the electron arrangement and molecular geometry for 27 chemical compounds.

In this covalent bonding worksheet, students answer questions about types of bonds, electronegativity, valence electrons, and Lewis dot structures. They answer specific questions about covalent bonds in molecules and explain the...

Most famous for the Lewis dot diagrams, Gilbert Lewis also defined acids and bases. A simple video lesson explains Lewis' acid-base definitions through an analysis of the dot structure. The instructor also makes comparisons to the...

Learners practice drawing Lewis dot structures, build molecules with model kits, and predict molecular shapes using VSEPR theory. The combination of written work and hands-on reinforcement benefits young scientists.

Get down to basics with these worksheets on the structure of atoms. Challenging young chemists to identify information from the periodic table and create Bohr diagrams and Lewis dot structures for different elements, this...

A splendid chart of information about chemical bonding tops the first page. In it you will find information on London forces, permanent dipoles, hydrogen bonds, ionic bonds, and covalent bonds. A four-step process for assigning...