Commonly Tested Lewis Structures

We draw Lewis Structures to predict:

-the shape of a molecule.

-the reactivity of a molecule and how it might interact with other molecules.

-the physical properties of a molecule such as boiling point, surface tension, etc.

Drawing the Lewis Structure for NH2OH

Video: Drawing the Lewis Structure for NH2OH

For the NH2OH Lewis structure, calculate the total number of valence electrons for the NH2OH molecule. After determining how many valence electrons there are in NH2OH , place them around the central atom to complete the octets.

We'll write the Lewis structure for NH2OH as shown in the chemical formula and put and the OH to the central Nitrogen (N) atom.

There are a total of 14 valence electrons in the NH2OH Lewis structure.


It is helpful if you:

  • Try to draw the NH2OH Lewis structure before watching the video.
  • Watch the video and see if you missed any steps or information.
  • Try structures similar to NH2OH for more practice.

List of Lewis Structures

Acetone BF3 BH4- BrF5 BrO3- C2H2 C2H4 ClO-
CH4 ClO2- ClO2 ClO4- CO CS2 H2O H3O+
HCl HNO3 I3- ICl4- IF5 N2 N3- NH2OH
NH3 NO2- NO2 NO3- O2 OF2 PCl5 PH3
PO33- PO43- SCl2 SF4 SF6 SO3 SO42- XeF2
XeF4