Chapter 8 Memorize CHM 1100 Review

A set of practice flashcards detailing the chronological steps and key vocabulary for drawing Lewis structures as outlined in the lecture notes.

Lewis structure procedure

The specific sequence of steps used to solve every Lewis structure problem: Count -> Connect -> Complete Outer Octets -> Leftovers on Center -> Multiple Bonds if Needed.

Count

The first step in the procedure of every Lewis structure problem.

Connect

The second step in the procedure of every Lewis structure problem.

Complete Outer Octets

The third step in the procedure of every Lewis structure problem.

Leftovers on Center

The fourth step in the procedure of every Lewis structure problem.

Multiple Bonds if Needed

The fifth and final step in the procedure of every Lewis structure problem.

Step 1

Count.

Step 2

Connect.

Step 3

Complete Outer Octets.

Step 4

Leftovers on Center.

Step 5

Multiple Bonds if Needed.

Outer Octets

The targets that must be completed during the third step of the Lewis structure procedure.

Leftovers

Electrons or entities that are placed on the center atom during the fourth step of the procedure.

Center

The specific location in a Lewis structure where leftovers are placed during the fourth step of the process.

Multiple Bonds

Structural components formed during the final step of the procedure if they are necessary to satisfy octets.

Lewis structure problem initial step

Count.

Lewis structure problem final step

Multiple Bonds if Needed.