Order the steps to take when drawing electron dot diagrams. count the dots to make sure that all of the valence electrons are represented. draw dots around the chemical symbol to represent the valence electrons of the atom. use the periodic table to find the chemical symbol of the atom and the number of electrons in the valence shell. write the chemical symbol of the atom.

2.  Write the chemical symbol of the atom.

1. Use the periodic table to find the chemical symbol of the atom and the number of                     electrons in the valence shell.

3.Draw dots around the chemical symbol to represent the valence electrons of the atom.

4.  Count the dots to make sure that all of the valence electrons are represented.

Explanation:

Electron dot diagrams is pictorial representation of valence electrons around the nucleus in the atom of an element. In this diagram dots are used as symbol of electrons. Steps to follow while drawing Electron diagram: