What is the Lewis Dot Structure Better at Showing Than

Question

What is the Lewis dot structure better at showing than the space filling model?
A)All electrons for a molecule.
B)The sharing of electrons within a molecule.
C)The molecule's shape.
D)The molecule's size.
E)The type of bond formed within the molecule.

Accepted Answer

The Lewis dot structure is better at showing the sharing of electrons within a molecule as it explicitly shows the paired and unpaired electrons involved in a covalent bond. In contrast, the space filling model only shows the overall shape and arrangement of atoms in a molecule.