How to draw dot and cross diagrams

By Kirsty Patterson2022-01-03T08:00:00

Cartoon models of molecules with circle and cross electron shell diagrams

Source: © Dan Bright

Use this step-by-step approach to covalent bonding with your 14–16 learners

Share this infographic step-by-step approach to drawing covalent bond diagrams with your 14–16 students. It shows how to draw single, double and triple bonds using the dot and cross method. The article includes a poster to download and display in your classroom, plus a fact sheet, teacher notes (and answers) and a covalent bonding tiles activity worksheet.

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