Easy steps to draw Lewis structure of HNO3 (Nitric acid)
In this video, Let us discuss how to write Lewis structure of Nitic acid easily.
A simple notation used to represent valence electrons in an atom is called Lewis symbol. According to Lewis, atoms achieve stable octet by gaining, loosing or sharing electrons. To draw Lewis dot structure, use this mnemonic:.
"A Skeletal in the biology lab Centre Count Single, Double, Triple, Octet, Duplet except Expanded, Deficient, Odd guys of the classroom"
This mnemonic will help you to follow the steps without skipping it.
Give more attention on
1. drawing skeletal structure
2. counting valence electrons in case of polyatomic ions and
3. to check whether the symbol satisfy octet rule or not.
There are 24 valence electrons in HNO3.
Finally Verify your answer with valence electrons.