Lewis Structures in Action: CO₂ and NO₂ Examples

The video tutorial explains how to draw Lewis structures for carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrite ion (NO2-). It details the placement of atoms based on electronegativity, counting valence electrons, and forming bonds to satisfy the octet rule. For CO2, carbon is central, and double bonds are formed with oxygen. For NO2-, nitrogen is central, and a double bond is formed to complete the octet, considering the ion's charge.

Describe the Lewis structure of the nitrite ion and the role of nitrogen in it.

What is the significance of transferring lone electron pairs in the formation of double bonds in Lewis structures?