sides

[asalest 2K]

Hi,
Let's say for NO3, does it matter what three sides we put O around N when creating the Lewis Structure? or could it be any side?

[Chloe Little 3K]

I think you can put them on any side, I don't think it matters.

[Aayushi Jani 3A]

Yes I agree, it can be on any side. What matters is that the number of electrons add up to the available valence electrons and that the appropriate bonds are used (single, double, triple).

[Lily Kiamanesh 2G]

Yes, I believe that Dr. Lavelle said that we will discuss molecular shapes later but that, as of now, it does not matter.

[Sejal Parsi 3K]

Yes, I believe it does not matter what side you put it.

[Aaina 2D]

Hi! The side doesn't matter as long as you have the correct number of electrons for each element.

[aashmi_agrawal_3d]

I don't think the side matters. You just need the correct number of electrons and bonds.

[Alex Mele 2A]

I don't think the sides matter either. For NO3, the actual 3d shape is trigonal planar with three 120 degree bond angles because of electron repulsion.

[Sam_Marasigan_3D]

I agree with everyone! You can place them on any side.

[Jaclyn Dang 3B]

Sides does not matter as long as you have the correct number of electrons. I always try to make the lewis structure as symmetrical as possible

[Crystal Hsueh 2L]

I believe as of right now, it does not matter. But as we start to learn about molecular shape and structure it will become more pertinent.

[Siwa Hwang 3G]

I believe that it doesn’t matter where you place the bonding atoms because lewis structure is a model that we use to hypothesize the location of atoms.

[Shruti Kulkarni 2I]

I don't think it matters at all! As long as your structure is accurate the way you put the atoms should not influence anything.