For this lab, I learned how to do the Lewis dot structures based on the name of the formula that is given to me and how molecule atoms can look alike if it falls into the same family function group. We learned that atoms can either give electrons or receive electrons in order to make an element. On the worksheet we had, we got to practice making dot structures. After my group and I had to make molecules using gumdrops, toothpicks, and raisins to show that we actually understand how to make molecules. We had to look at the formula first in order to create the molecules, from there we used the gumdrops as the main atoms, the raisins as hydrogen, and the toothpicks are to represent the bonds/double bonds.
After making the molecules I noticed that they all look very similar in some type of way. For example, the organic atoms usually have a hexagon shape with bonds connecting them. Another thing I noticed was that most of the inorganic compounds have a central base of where the other elements are attached too.
After making the molecules I noticed that they all look very similar in some type of way. For example, the organic atoms usually have a hexagon shape with bonds connecting them. Another thing I noticed was that most of the inorganic compounds have a central base of where the other elements are attached too.
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