How do you make a model of an electron-dot diagram?

Answer 1

Let's start with an element such as Carbon. C has 4 valence electrons on it's outer shell. To draw C simply put the letter C in the middle and draw 4 dots around it. ***Example***(Notice if you count the dots there are 4) . .

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. . How about an even easier one. Let's try hydrogen. H has 1 valence electron. To draw H simply put the letter H in the middle and put 1 dot around it, ***Example***(Notcie if you count the dots there is 1 dot) . H If there are 8 valence elecrtons 2 go on each side(2 on the right, 2 on the left, 2 on top, and 2 on the bottom)

Answer 2

To make a model of an electron-dot diagram, you would represent the element's symbol in the center and use dots to represent the valence electrons around the symbol. Each dot represents an electron, and you would place the dots around the symbol based on how many valence electrons the element has. The electron-dot diagram gives a simple visual representation of how the valence electrons are arranged in an atom.

Answer 3

put some electral cords and lightbulbs together.

Answer 4

Every time I try to draw a Lewis structure in one of these answers, it comes out looking horrible, so instead, I linked a picture of it below.