Chapter 1.2, Problem 2LTS

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Lewis structure for ${\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ should be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

• Lewis structures represents each atom and its position in the molecule by a structure that uses chemical symbols of the atoms. These structures represent valence shell electrons in a molecule where lines represent bonded electrons and dot represents non-bonding electrons.
• The electrons involved in the formation of a bond between the atoms via sharing of valence electrons are said to be bonding electrons.
• The valence electrons that are not involved in bond formation with other atoms are said to be non-bonding electrons.