Chemical Bonds – Ionic Bonds
1. Identify the Number of Valance Electrons and Draw the Lewis Dot Structure
Notes: Scientists use Lewis Dot Structures to show the valance electrons of an element as dots.
Since bonding involves the valance shell electrons only, it is only necessary to illustrate those outer
electrons.
Group
# of Valance
Element
Bohr Diagram
Lewis Dot Structure
Number (PT)
Electrons
Calcium
Carbon
Hydrogen
Helium
Oxygen
Fluorine
Neon
Sodium
Aluminum