Abstract
Gilbert Newton Lewis proposed his theory of electron sharing between atoms, to produce a stable bond, in 1916 (Lewis, 1916). Since then, Lewis structures have been a valuable tool in explaining the stability of covalent molecules and ions that contan covalent bonds. The term covalent derives from 'cooperative sharing of valence electrons' (Langmiur, 1919).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 14 - 17 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Science Notes |
Volume | 92 |
Issue number | 339 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2010 |
Keywords
- electron sharing