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E Teaching Assistance Program: Lewis Dot Structure and Molecular Shape
Tutorial outline weaves together resource links which instruct the learner in drawing Lewis dot structures. A pre- and post-quiz are provided, as well as visuals, questions with immediate feedback, and a reading list to help students...
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Organic Chemistry: Lewis/kekule Structures
This slide presentation contains a few slides that will be useful for students learning to write Lewis structures. A discussion of multiple bonds is included, and clear examples are shown.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Lewis Valence Electron Dot Structures
This tutorial investigates how to draw Lewis valence electron dot structures.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ionic Bonds: Electron Dot Formulas
Given descriptions, diagrams, scenarios, or chemical symbols, students will model ionic bonds using electron dot formulas.
Other
Lecture Notes From Chm 1341: Gilbert Newton Lewis
This lesson include biographical information, but it focuses on the concepts behind the "dot diagrams" that Lewis introduced.
University of California
Organic Chemistry Page: A Brief Tutorial on Drawing Lewis Dot Structures
An excellent lesson on writing Lewis structures. Examples shown include ammonium ion, carbon dioxide and the carbonate ion.
Other
Chemical Bonds: Formal Charges
A slide presentation with several slides dedicated to the topic of formal charges. Formal charges are explained, and examples are given. A practice example is provided.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Lewis Electron Dot Structures
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The following online tutorial describes how a covalent bond forms, including the energy change involved in the process.Students will be asked to use the octet rule...
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Lewis Dot Structures of Covalent Compounds
Short slide show provides basic information about drawing Lewis dot structures for covalent compounds. Starts with anatomy of the atom, and then shows the relationship between atomic particles and the Periodic Table of Elements. Offers...
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Drawing Lewis Structures: Audio Book
This audio book, narrated by author Mark Bishop, details the steps to drawing Lewis dot structures. Also find links to power points and chapter maps about other chemistry topics.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Molecular Geometry From Lewis Structures
This audio book, by author Mark Bishop, describes how to draw geometric sketches of molecular compounds using lewis dot structures. Many examples are given to increase understanding. Also find links to animations and tutorials for other...
University of California
Resonance: Drawing Resonance Structures
An extensive lesson from UCLA on drawing resonance structures. Includes several examples, and links to related topics. Practice problems are also provided.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Loopy Lewis Dot Diagrams
Students will use colored fruit loops to organize valence electrons to develop and master the basics of Lewis Dot diagrams. They will develop processing and critical thinking skills and also master a model of bonding.
Michael Blaber, PhD
Fsu: Basic Concepts of Chemical Bonding: Exceptions to the Octet Rule
Lists the exceptions to the octet rule and provides a discussion and diagrams explaining each one. Includes clear diagrams illustrating this concept.
Towson University
Towson University: Shapes of Molecules
This chemistry class printout details the main points of molecular geometry and explains bond hybridization and bond angles.
Other
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh: Lewis Structures Tutorial
This site lists easy-to-follow steps for drawing Lewis Structures. Examples are given.
State University of New York
State University of New York: Drawing Lewis Structures
This simulation is an interaction with drawing Lewis structures.
State University of New York
State University of New York: Drawing Lewis Structures
The following simulation contains partially completed Lewis structures and students are required to complete them by dragging bonds and lone electron pairs to their appropriate positions.
Other
Organic Chemistry: Octet Rule
This slide presentation contains a description of the octet rule, as well as many related topics.
Chem Tutor
Chem Tutor: Chemistry: Lewis Structures of the Elements
This colorful page goes over the proper techniques for writing Lewis structures for elements. This is a great place to begin learning how to write Lewis structures. When you are ready for a more advanced lesson, follow the link to learn...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Covalent Bonding: Electron Dot Diagrams
Given descriptions, diagrams, scenarios, or chemical symbols, students will model covalent bonds using electron dot formula (Lewis structures).
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix Series: Resonance: Ozone Resonance
[Free Registration/Login Required] Explore resonance by manipulating the electrons and bonds, and then answer a challenge question about the concept.
Chem Tutor
Chem Tutor: Bonds in General
A summary of bonding terms and the importance of electrons in bonding.
American Chemical Society
Middle School Chemistry: Represent Bonding With Lewis Dot Diagrams
Find out how molecular bonding is represented by Lewis dot diagrams.