Lewis Dot Structure and Geometry Review

A Lewis Dot Structure is a diagram that shows the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist in the molecule.

A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

Tetrahedral.

Bent.

Trigonal planar.

Trigonal pyramidal.

Dots represent valence electrons.

The shape of a molecule can be determined using the VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) theory.

VSEPR theory states that electron pairs around a central atom will arrange themselves to minimize repulsion, leading to specific molecular shapes.

Linear.