6.16: Examples of Lewis Structures
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Here are a set of examples showing 3D twirlymol molecular models of from other sections in the text, along with Lewis structures of these molecules as well. It is useful to see what can be conveyed via 3D models, molecular geometry for instance, and what is conveyed by Lewis structure models, an example being the assignment of electrons around atoms and assignment of electrons for bonding. An important clarification, is that the twirlymols display connections, not bonds, so double and triple bonds do not show up. Double and triple bonds are shown in the Lewis structures. Molecules from a common page are grouped together, with a link back to the original page.
From Deciding on a Skeleton Structure
Hypochlorous Acid: HOCl
From Multiple Bonds
Formaldehyde: CH2O
Carbon Monoxide: CO
Methanol: CH3OH
Ethene: C2H4
Carbon Dioxide: CO2
From An Excess of Bonds
Perchloric Acid: HClO4
Nitrous Oxide: N2O
From Resonance
Ozone: O3
Carbonate Ion: CO32-
From Polyatomic Ions
Sulfate Ion: SO42–
Hydroxide Ion: OH–
Hydronium Ion: H3O+
Ammonium Ion: NH4+
Sulfite Ion:SO32-
Miscellaneous
Acetic Acid: CH3COOH
Ammonia: NH3
Contributors
Ed Vitz (Kutztown University), John W. Moore (UW-Madison), Justin Shorb (Hope College), Xavier Prat-Resina (University of Minnesota Rochester), Tim Wendorff, and Adam Hahn.