Homework: Lewis Structures for Molecular Compounds

ASYNCHRONOUS WORK

1. Draw the Lewis dot diagram for the following molecular compounds:

a) 𝐶𝑙2 b) SO c) C4H10

d) H2O e) C2H4 f) HCN

2. If an ionic compound is placed in water, the solution will be able to carry an electric
current. If a molecular compound is placed in water, the solution will not be able to
carry an electric current. Why?

Ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water because the

dissociated ions can carry charge through the solution. Molecular compounds don't
dissociate into ions and so don't conduct electricity in solution.

3. The following Lewis structures are incorrect. What are the errors you can identify in
these structures?

a) b)

[Insert Your Answer Here]

HOMEWORK

1. Draw the Lewis dot diagram for the following molecular compounds:
a) F2 b) OF2 c) CCl4
 d) HCl e) C2H2 d) C2H6

2. Why do elements share electrons to form a covalent bond?

Because covalent bonding occurs when pairs of electrons are shared by atoms.

3. Complete the following table:

Bond Name Bond Name How is the What types of elements does Stronger or
bond formed? the bond form between? weaker?

IONIC Ionic bond Metal atoms Metal + Non-metal Stronger

transfer
 electrons to
non-metal
atoms
MOLECULAR Convalent Non-metal Only non-metals Weaker
bond elements share
eletrons