Bonding and Lewis Dot Structures
Name_____________________
Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons and form ionic compounds.
Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons and form molecular compounds
Identify the following as either ionic or molecular compounds. Draw the Lewis Dot
structure for the compounds and name the compounds.
Compound Type of Bonds
Name
Lewis Dot
Shape
1) CO
2
2) AlF
3
3) CaCl
2
4) BeO
5) H
O
2
6) BaCl
2
7) CH
4
8) SiO
2
9) SrO
10) K
N
3