- Hydrogen: Valence Electrons = 1, Lewis Dot Structure = H•, Electrons to achieve full valence shell = 2, # of e⁻ lost = 1
- Lithium: Valence Electrons = 1, Lewis Dot Structure = Li•, Electrons to achieve full valence shell = 2, # of e⁻ lost = 1
- Calcium: Valence Electrons = 2, Lewis Dot Structure = Ca:, Electrons to achieve full valence shell = 8, # of e⁻ lost = 2
- Magnesium: Valence Electrons = 2, Lewis Dot Structure = Mg:, Electrons to achieve full valence shell = 8, # of e⁻ lost = 2
- Potassium: Valence Electrons = 1, Lewis Dot Structure = K•, Electrons to achieve full valence shell = 8, # of e⁻ lost = 1
- Strontium: Valence Electrons = 2, Lewis Dot Structure = Sr:, Electrons to achieve full valence shell = 8, # of e⁻ lost = 2
- Boron: Valence Electrons = 3, Lewis Dot Structure = •B•, Electrons to achieve full valence shell = 8, # of e⁻ lost = 3
- Aluminum: Valence Electrons = 3, Lewis Dot Structure = •Al•, Electrons to achieve full valence shell = 8, # of e⁻ lost = 3
- Carbon: Valence Electrons = 4, Lewis Dot Structure = •C•, Electrons to achieve full valence shell = 8, # of e⁻ lost = 4
- Silicon: Valence Electrons = 4, Lewis Dot Structure = •Si•, Electrons to achieve full valence shell = 8, # of e⁻ lost = 4
- Lead: Valence Electrons = 4, Lewis Dot Structure = •Pb•, Electrons to achieve full valence shell = 8, # of e⁻ lost = 4
- Nitrogen: Valence Electrons = 5, Lewis Dot Structure = •N•, Electrons to achieve full valence shell = 8, # of e⁻ gained = 3
- Phosphorus: Valence Electrons = 5, Lewis Dot Structure = •P•, Electrons to achieve full valence shell = 8, # of e⁻ gained = 3
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of lewis structure worksheet.
