How to use Lewis dot structures to explain covalent bonding in carbonate, nitrogen and ethene molecules

posted on December 11, 2017

How to use Lewis dot structures to explain covalent bonding

Let’s use the following models and octet rule to explain covalent bonding in simple molecules like: N₂, CH₂CH₂ and CO₃^2-.

Nitrogen molecule Lewis dot diagram

Lewis dot diagram for nitrogen molecule — Lewis dot diagram for nitrogen molecule

Ethene molecule Lewis dot diagram

Lewis dot structure for ethene — Lewis dot structure for ethene

Carbonate ion Lewis dot diagram

Lewis dot structure for carbonate — Lewis dot structure for carbonate