Lewis Dot Structures Worksheet

Lewis dot symbols show an element symbol and its valence electrons. Use periodic-table groups and basic ionic or covalent bonding ideas.

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01 What do the dots in a Lewis dot symbol represent?
02 How many valence electrons does a neutral oxygen atom have?
03 How many valence electrons does a neutral sodium atom have?
04 What commonly happens to sodium’s valence electron when it forms Na⁺?
05 What commonly happens to chlorine when it forms Cl⁻?
06 What do atoms share in a covalent bond?
07 Which Lewis representation best describes a single covalent bond?
08 Why do many atoms form ions or covalent bonds?