Lewis structure facts for kids
The Lewis structures, also called Lewis-dot diagrams or electron dot diagrams are pictures that show the bonding between a pair of electrons and the atoms of a molecule.
Each dot represents one electron. Two dots side by side represent a lone pair of electrons.
To show a bond between atoms, a line representing a pair of shared electrons is placed between the two atoms.
Images for kids
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A skeletal diagram of butane
See also
In Spanish: Estructura de Lewis para niños
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