Practice Lewis Structure in Chemistry

Use these practice problems to test your method after reviewing the concept explanation and worked examples.

Quick Recap

A diagram showing atoms, bonds, and lone pairs of electrons in a molecule, following the octet rule.

A map showing how electrons are arranged and shared between atoms.

Example 1

easy
Draw the Lewis structure for water (\text{H}_2\text{O}).

Example 2

medium
Draw the Lewis structure for carbon dioxide (\text{CO}_2).

Example 3

hard
Draw the Lewis structure for the nitrate ion (\text{NO}_3^-). Include formal charges.

Example 4

medium
Draw the Lewis structure for ammonia (\text{NH}_3), and state how many lone pairs are on the nitrogen atom.