[nabs-l] how to draw Lewis dot Diagrams, understanding hybridization, and the molecular geometry

[Aleeha Dudley]

Hi, 
This is actually the topic we’re covering in my college level general chemistry class right now. For the Lewis dot structures, I draw with a tactile drawing kit from EASY LLC, which works quite well and can be used independently. You might want to get a set of tactile letters that will allow you to see what different letters look like so you can draw them effectively. For now, you could just describe them to a reader and look into different tactile options. The Draftsman is also a board that some have used successfully to draw on. 
Regarding hybridization, that’s a tough one. It’s been boggling my brain since we covered it in class this morning. I do have a reader in class who is able to draw out the diagrams the professor puts on the board so that I can see them. This helped a great deal. 
Regarding electron and molecular geometries, you may be able to ask your teacher to see a ball and stick model that will help you understand much better than a flat drawing would. Things make much more sense when you are able to see where the lone pairs and bonds are in relation to one another, so that eventually, octahedral doesn’t sound so crazy.
Chemistry is a very visual subject and is best understood with some sort of tactile graphics solution. I strongly encourage you to look into one of the kits I mentioned above. If you’d like to discuss this more, feel free to email me at blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com <mailto:blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com>.
HTH,
Aleeha Dudley 
> On May 9, 2017, at 5:43 PM, Ahbee Orton via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Folks, 
> 
> I'm doing a worksheet packet for Chemistry and it'll be for a test grade. How should I draw the Lewis diagrams and the sketch of the models for him to grade? I also need help understanding the concept about hybridization. How do I also figure out the molecular geometry of the compounds? Thanks so much! I'd sure appreciate your help! I'd prefer to talk on the phone, if all possible, because these concepts aren't easy to just type the explanations for and to understand. I'm in Pre-AP Chemistry, but I'm taking AP Chemistry next year. 
> 
> Hope Someone can help, 
> Ahbee 
> 
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