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Lewis Dot Diagram for Covalent Bonds
1. Write the two symbols next to each other. 2. Draw the valence electrons for each
element.
3. The shared electrons can be shown:
a. In between the two symbols —OR—
b. As a dash. Each dash represents two electrons.
Show the Lewis dot diagram for F2.
‘F’ has 7 valence electrons. They share their electrons in the center.
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