Chemistry · Chapter 7

Lewis Structure Builder

Five steps turn a formula into a structure. Step through them and keep one eye on the electron count. The count is what catches mistakes.

The structure CH₂O

Lewis structure

Lines are shared pairs. Each pair of dots is a lone pair.

Pick a molecule

Electron ledger

Valence total
12
Placed
0
Left to place
12

    Octet check

      Step 1 of 5
      Count the valence electrons
      Add up what every atom brings.