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They do! Bonding with transition metals can definitely be drawn using Lewis dot structures. They are generally not taught until you reach high level chemistry courses however because they do not follow the 8-electron or octet rule as most other elements as taught in high school. Transition metals have valence bonding electrons in 3 different orbitals: s, p, and d(as opposed to say, carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, etc. that only have s and p valence orbitals). Because of the additional d-orbitals in transition metals, which can hold up to 10 electrons, transition metals follow what is known as the 18-electron rule (2 from the s-orbital plus 6 from the p-orbitals plus 10 from the d-orbitals. This 18-electron counting rule works the same as the octet rule, except now you need to use both your fingers and toes! ;-)
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How does the octet rule influence Lewis dot structures?
Lewis dot structures are influenced by octet rule, when the electrons increase or decrease to fit into noble gas. Hence the chemical bonding in Lewis structure change.
What is the Lewis structure of bonding sodium and chlorine?
Refer to the related link for an illustration of the formation of sodium chloride using Lewis dot structures.
What is the Lewis structure of ethanol?
See this question for how to draw the Lewis Dot structure of any molecule:[http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_draw_Lewis_dot_structuresHow do you draw Lewis dot structures?]
Why are resonance structures used to model certain molecules?
Because some covalent compounds have more then one valid Lewis dot structure
Which of these is the correct Lewis structure for a sodium atom?
The electron-dot structure of sodium atom is 'Na-dot' or 'Na.' One dot is one valence electron.
Why do transition elements not have Lewis dot structures?
it is because they are bums and are weird
Do transition elements have Lewis dot structures?
They do, it's just that they do not follow the octet rule. You have to find the electron configuration to find the dot structure.
Why are electron dot structures sometimes called Lewis dots or Lewis structures?
They are called Lewis Dot Diagrams because of the man who came up with the idea, Lewis Gilbert
What is Lewis formula?
Lewis structures are diagrams that show the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist in the molecule. They are also called Lewis dot diagrams, electron dot diagrams, and electron dot structures. See the link below for Lewis structure.
What are the symbols that use electron dot notation to represent molecules called?
Lewis dot structures.
How electron dot diagrams are also called?
They can also be called Lewis Dot Structures or Diagrams, named after a scientist names Gilbert Norton Lewis
Can polyatomic ion form Lewis structures?
yes, diatomic and polyatomic ions can both be expressed in electron dot diagrams, or as your reffer to them; Lewis structures.
What does a Lewis dot show?
Lewis dot structures show how an atom's electrons work together in a certain molecule. They also show what a certain molecule will look like.
How does the octet rule influence Lewis dot structures?
Lewis dot structures are influenced by octet rule, when the electrons increase or decrease to fit into noble gas. Hence the chemical bonding in Lewis structure change.
What is the Lewis structures of H2O?
See the image of the Lewis dot structure of water in the "sources and related links" section below.
Lewis dot diagrams are used to represent what?
Lewis dot diagrams represent electron distribution within a molecular compound. Lewis dot structures are a simple way to show how electron pairs are involved in bonding and which atoms are being bonded in a compound.
Where can you find the Lewis dot structure for Coca Cola?
There is none. Lewis dot structures can only be drawn for individual compounds and elements. Coca Cola is a mixture of many substances.
