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 CO32-.
Nitrogen molecule Lewis dot diagram
![Lewis dot diagram for nitrogen molecule](https://masterconceptsinchemistry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/LewisDot-300x144.png)
Ethene molecule Lewis dot diagram
![Lewis dot structure for ethene](https://masterconceptsinchemistry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/LewisDotethene-300x117.png)
Carbonate ion Lewis dot diagram
![Lewis dot structure for carbonate](https://masterconceptsinchemistry.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/LewisStructureCarbonateAnion-300x188.png)