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Learn how to draw Lewis Structures for the first 20 elements with this comprehensive study guide. Find the valence electrons, group number, and element characteristics easily using the periodic table. Practice drawing structures for elements like H, P, Ca, Ar, Cl, and Al.
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Periodic Table How to Draw Lewis Structures www.middleschoolscience.com 2008
Lewis Structures • Find your ______on the periodic table. • Determine the ______of ______electrons. • This is how many ______you will ____.
Lewis Structures • Find out which group (______) your element is in. • This will tell you the ______ of ______electrons your element ____. • You will ___________the ________electrons. www.chem4kids.com
Groups - Review Group 8 = 8 electrons Group 1 = 1 electron Except for He, it has 2 electrons Group 2 = 2 electrons • Each ______is called a “______” 3,4,5,6,7 • _____element in a group has the _____number of electrons in their _____orbital, also known as “_____”. • The electrons in the outer shell are called “_______electrons” www.chem4kids.com
Lewis Structures • ______the element ________. • Carbon is in the 4th group, so it has ___valence electrons. • Starting at the ______, draw ___electrons, or _____, ___________________around the element symbol. C
Lewis Structures • _____your _____. • _____your _______table, check that Carbon is in the ___group. • You should have 4 _____electrons, or dots, _____in for Carbon. C
Lewis Structures On your worksheet, try these elements on your own: • H • P • Ca • Ar • Cl • Al C
Lewis Structures On your worksheet, try these elements on your own: • H • P • Ca • Ar • Cl • Al H
Lewis Structures On your worksheet, try these elements on your own: • H • P • Ca • Ar • Cl • Al P
Lewis Structures On your worksheet, try these elements on your own: • H • P • Ca • Ar • Cl • Al Ca
Lewis Structures On your worksheet, try these elements on your own: • H • P • Ca • Ar • Cl • Al Ar
Lewis Structures On your worksheet, try these elements on your own: • H • P • Ca • Ar • Cl • Al Cl
Lewis Structures On your worksheet, try these elements on your own: • H • P • Ca • Ar • Cl • Al Al
End of Study Guide. Complete the Lewis Structure Worksheet You should know how to draw Lewis Structures for the first 20 elements.