This is an example of a Bent molecule that contains 1 lone pair. The lone pair is located at the top of the molecule, forcing the other atoms to move down and create a 118° angle between them in a 2-dimensional structure. There must also be a double bond in order to complete the octect rule for the central atom. This particular molecule isSelenium Oxide, SeO2. The lewis dot structure is composed of 18 valence electrons, 2 bonding locations, and 1 lone pair on the central atom.Examples to test your skills: SO2, SeS2, SeO2
4 comments:
Need to show lone pair on your paint picture
Not sure about the structure you have here. You are dealing with a metal and a nonmetal. Let's just go with covalent compounds or two nonmetals so its easier to do the Lewis structure.
Pretty good drawing...looks like you put alot of time and effort into this one.... GREAT JOB!!
I agree with ben about the drawing, it was a tough one!
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