How do I draw a dot and cross diagram for a molecule with a double bond

You draw them as you would a dot and cross diagram for a single bond except with two dots and two crosses in the region where the two circles overlap. These highlight the fact there are two bonds.(Can draw an example eg O2 in the learning space whiteboard.)

Answered by Emma H. Chemistry tutor

1587 Views

See similar Chemistry GCSE tutors

Related Chemistry GCSE answers

All answers ▸

A student wanted to make 10.0 g of zinc chloride. The equation for the reaction is: ZnO(aq) + 2HCl(aq) → ZnCl2(aq) + H2O(l) Calculate the mass of zinc oxide the student needs to react with the dilute acid to make 10.0 g of zinc chloride. [4 marks]


How do you know which chemicals are formed at the electrodes in the electrolysis of aqueous solutions?


Describe the structure and properties of graphite


Explain, in terms of its structure and bonding, why magnesium oxide has a very high melting point (4).


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo
Cookie Preferences