This slide show explains the rules for writing Lewis structures and then demonstrates an example. It then provides a practice example for the student to try.

This lesson will demonstrate how to write a chemical formula for a binary ionic compound when given the systemic name. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Ionic Compounds: Formulas from Binary Compound Names."

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.