Name:__________________________________
Per:_________ Group:_________
Guided Notes: Lewis Dot Structure and Introduction to Ions
EQ: How to do I draw a Lewis Dot structure for a neutral atom?
I. What are Lewis Dot Structures?
a. Lewis Dot structures allow us to see a quick view of an element
and its valence electrons ONLY. Take a look at the example for
Barium (Ba) below:
We have the element symbol and
two dots to represent the valence
Ba electrons.
II. How do you draw a Lewis Dot structure?
a. There are three steps to draw a Lewis Dot structure:
i. Determine the elements symbol then write it down.
ii. Determine the number of valence electrons.
iii. Draw in the valence electrons by putting dots around the
elements symbol one at a time.
b. IMPORTANT NOTE: You must place the valence electrons
separately before you can pair them up. Lets practice with Argon
(Ar).
Name:__________________________________
Per:_________ Group:_________
Guided Notes: Lewis Dot Structure and Introduction to Ions
EQ: How to do I draw a Lewis Dot structure for a neutral atom?
I. What are Lewis Dot Structures?
a. Lewis Dot structures allow us to see a quick view of an element
and its valence electrons ONLY. Take a look at the example for
Barium (Ba) below:
We have the element symbol and
two dots to represent the valence
Ba electrons.
II. How do you draw a Lewis Dot structure?
a. There are three steps to draw a Lewis Dot structure:
i. Determine the elements symbol then write it down.
ii. Determine the number of valence electrons.
iii. Draw in the valence electrons by putting dots around the
elements symbol one at a time.
b. IMPORTANT NOTE: You must place the valence electrons
separately before you can pair them up. Lets practice with Argon
(Ar).
 c. Now lets practice with Strontium (Sr).
d. Now lets practice with Chlorine (Cl).
e. Try Sodium (Na), Sulfur (S), Zinc (Zn), and on your own.
III. What are ions?
a. Ions are atoms that dont have the same number of protons and
electrons. This results in them having either a positive or negative
charge. Keep in mind that the number of protons for a particular
element will ALWAYS be the same. For example Carbon (C) will
always have 6 protons, but it can now have a different of electrons.
b. Protons have a positive charge and electrons have a negative
charge.
c. An atom that has a positive charge is called a cation.
An atom that has a negative charge is called an anion.
d. Metals lose electrons to become more positive or a cation.
Non-metals gain electrons to become more negative or an anion.
Semimetals can do both, depending on the substance.
c. Now lets practice with Strontium (Sr).
d. Now lets practice with Chlorine (Cl).
e. Try Sodium (Na), Sulfur (S), Zinc (Zn), and on your own.
III. What are ions?
a. Ions are atoms that dont have the same number of protons and
electrons. This results in them having either a positive or negative
charge. Keep in mind that the number of protons for a particular
element will ALWAYS be the same. For example Carbon (C) will
always have 6 protons, but it can now have a different of electrons.
b. Protons have a positive charge and electrons have a negative
charge.
c. An atom that has a positive charge is called a cation.
An atom that has a negative charge is called an anion.
d. Metals lose electrons to become more positive and a cation.
Non-metals gain electrons to become more negative and an anion.
Semimetals can do both, depending on the substance. We wont
worry about them though.
 Name:____________________________________________ Name:____________________________________________
Period:_________ Group:________ Period:_________ Group:________

Practice Worksheet: Lewis Dot Structure and Introduction to Ions Practice Worksheet: Lewis Dot Structure and Introduction to Ions

1) Draw the Lewis dot structure for Magnesium (Mg) and then state the 1) Draw the Lewis dot structure for Magnesium (Mg) and then state the
number of valence electrons it has. number of valence electrons it has.

2) What type of element (metal or nonmetal) is Magnesium (Mg)? Would 2) What type of element (metal or nonmetal) is Magnesium (Mg)? Would
you expect it to gain or lose electrons? Would it become positive or you expect it to gain or lose electrons? Would it become positive or
negative? Would it become a cation or anion? negative? Would it become a cation or anion?

3) Draw the Lewis dot structure for Indium (In) and then state the number 3) Draw the Lewis dot structure for Indium (In) and then state the number
of valence electrons it has. of valence electrons it has.

4) What type of element (metal or nonmetal) is Indium (In)? Would you 4) What type of element (metal or nonmetal) is Indium (In)? Would you
expect it to gain or lose electrons? Would it become positive or negative? expect it to gain or lose electrons? Would it become positive or negative?
Would it become a cation or anion? Would it become a cation or anion?

5) What type of element (metal or nonmetal) is Bromine (Br)? Would you 5) What type of element (metal or nonmetal) is Bromine (Br)? Would you
expect it to gain or lose electrons? Would it become positive or negative? expect it to gain or lose electrons? Would it become positive or negative?
Would it become a cation or anion? Would it become a cation or anion?
6) Draw the Lewis dot structure for Bromine (Br) and then state the number
of valence electrons it has.
7) Draw the Lewis dot structure for Lithium (Li) and then state the number
of valence electrons it has.
8) What type of element (metal or nonmetal) is Nitrogen (N)? Would you
expect it to gain or lose electrons? Would it become positive or negative?
Would it become a cation or anion?
9) What type of element (metal or nonmetal) is Cobalt (Co)? Would you
expect it to gain or lose electrons? Would it become positive or negative?
Would it become a cation or anion?
10) A classmate says to you that Thallium (Tl) is a metal with 4 valence
electrons and will gain more valence electrons to become more negative.
She also gives you the Lewis structure below. Is she correct in stating
this? If not, point out whats wrong and correct her. Write your response
in complete sentences.
Tl
6) Draw the Lewis dot structure for Bromine (Br) and then state the number
of valence electrons it has.
7) Draw the Lewis dot structure for Lithium (Li) and then state the number
of valence electrons it has.
8) What type of element (metal or nonmetal) is Nitrogen (N)? Would you
expect it to gain or lose electrons? Would it become positive or negative?
Would it become a cation or anion?
9) What type of element (metal or nonmetal) is Cobalt (Co)? Would you
expect it to gain or lose electrons? Would it become positive or negative?
Would it become a cation or anion?
10) A classmate says to you that Thallium (Tl) is a metal with 4 valence
electrons and will gain more valence electrons to become more negative.
She also gives you the Lewis structure below. Is she correct in stating
this? If not, point out whats wrong and correct her. Write your response
in complete sentences.
Tl