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Chem Tutor

Chem Tutor: Chemistry: Lewis Structures of the Elements

For Students 9th - 10th
This colorful page goes over the proper techniques for writing Lewis structures for elements. This is a great place to begin learning how to write Lewis structures. When you are ready for a more advanced lesson, follow the link to learn...
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Other

Organic Chemistry: Lewis/kekule Structures

For Students 9th - 10th
This slide presentation contains a few slides that will be useful for students learning to write Lewis structures. A discussion of multiple bonds is included, and clear examples are shown.
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Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Molecular Structure [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The Molecular Structure chapter from "An Introduction to Chemistry" textbook discusses the formation of covalent bonds, drawing Lewis dot structures, and the resonance and molecular geometry of molecules. Many pictures and examples are...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Lewis Electron Dot Structures

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The following online tutorial describes how a covalent bond forms, including the energy change involved in the process.Students will be asked to use the octet rule...
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Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Drawing Lewis Structures: Audio Book

For Students 9th - 10th
This audio book, narrated by author Mark Bishop, details the steps to drawing Lewis dot structures. Also find links to power points and chapter maps about other chemistry topics.
eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Molecular Geometry From Lewis Structures

For Students 9th - 10th
This audio book, by author Mark Bishop, describes how to draw geometric sketches of molecular compounds using lewis dot structures. Many examples are given to increase understanding. Also find links to animations and tutorials for other...
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Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: Lewis Dot Structures of Covalent Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
Short slide show provides basic information about drawing Lewis dot structures for covalent compounds. Starts with anatomy of the atom, and then shows the relationship between atomic particles and the Periodic Table of Elements. Offers...
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Other

E Teaching Assistance Program: Lewis Dot Structure and Molecular Shape

For Students 9th - 10th
Tutorial outline weaves together resource links which instruct the learner in drawing Lewis dot structures. A pre- and post-quiz are provided, as well as visuals, questions with immediate feedback, and a reading list to help students...
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University of California

Organic Chemistry Page: A Brief Tutorial on Drawing Lewis Dot Structures

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent lesson on writing Lewis structures. Examples shown include ammonium ion, carbon dioxide and the carbonate ion.
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Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Molecular Structure: Power Point [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This power point covers the molecular structure chapter from "An Introduction to Chemistry". It reviews the main ideas and shows many examples of covalent bonding from valence electrons. Also includes detailed steps to drawing lewis dot...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Lewis Electron Dot Structures

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students will use their knowledge of covalent bonds, and apply that to drawing Lewis dot structures to represent compounds.
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Frostburg State University

General Chemistry Online: Chemical Bonds Faq

For Students 9th - 10th
Find answers to common questions about chemical bonds. Recognize molecular orbital theory and know how to draw a Lewis structure.
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American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Represent Bonding With Lewis Dot Diagrams

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners draw and interpret Lewis dot diagrams for individual atoms and both covalent and ionic compounds.
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Other

Lecture Notes From Chm 1341: Gilbert Newton Lewis

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson include biographical information, but it focuses on the concepts behind the "dot diagrams" that Lewis introduced.
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Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Resonance

For Students 9th - 10th
This section from "An Introduction to Chemistry" describes how to draw resonance structures. A few examples are given. Also find links to 3-D molecular models of the examples.
eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Molecular Structure: Audio Book

For Students 9th - 10th
This audio book, narrated by Mark Bishop, describes the formation of covalent bonds. Lewis dot structures help highlight the valence electrons used to determine which bonds form. Also find links to animations and tutorials about other...
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American Chemical Society

Middle School Chemistry: Represent Bonding With Lewis Dot Diagrams

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out how molecular bonding is represented by Lewis dot diagrams.
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Chem Tutor

Chem Tutor: Chemistry: Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on chemical compounds including Ionic and Covalent Bonds, Valences, Lewis Structures, Binary Covalent Compounds, Radicals or Polyatomic Ions, and much more. It also includes a compound worksheet in which the young...
eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Resonance: Audio Book

For Students 9th - 10th
This audio book, narrated by author Mark Bishop, describes how to draw resonance structures. Contains a few examples to help understand the steps. Also find links to tutorials and animations about other chemistry topics.
Handout
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Inventor of the Week: Gilbert Lewis

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, you can read about the inventor of "Heavy Water," Gilbert Newton Lewis, who is "one of the most influential and admired scientists of the twentieth century."
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University of Florida

University of Florida: General Chemistry I: Chemical Bonding

For Students 9th - 10th
Notes on covalent bonding, bond length, bond energies, Lewis dot structures, and percent ionic character. Colorful graphics.
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Other

Organic Chemistry: Octet Rule

For Students 9th - 10th
This slide presentation contains a description of the octet rule, as well as many related topics.
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McMaster University

Mc Master University: Molecular Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
This PowerPoint presentation features 33 slides that explain chemical bonding and molecular shape.
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Towson University

Towson University: Shapes of Molecules

For Students 9th - 10th
This chemistry class printout details the main points of molecular geometry and explains bond hybridization and bond angles.