How does one draw Lewis structures on the computer?

[Banaticus]

Homework Statement

Is there some sort of Latex that allows one to draw Lewis structures on the computer?

The Attempt at a Solution

The following code works in Textify: http://www.texify.com/links.php but not here, apparently. Anyway, I can make 1D Lewis structures (every element in a line). I have no idea how I'd go about making 2D structures.

\text{Mg:O\limits_{.\,.}^{.\,.}:}

\text{[:{Cl}\limits_{.\,.}^{.\,.}]^+[:O\limits_{.\,.}^{.\,.}:]^{2-}[:{Cl}\limits_{.\,.}^{.\,.}:]^+} \\

\text{[:O\limits_{.\,.}^{.\,.}-N\limits_{}^{.}=O\limits_{}^{.\,.}:]^+} \\

\text{[:S\limits_{}^{.\,.}-C=N\limits_{}^{.\,.}:]^-}

How would one go about drawing, say BF₄?

 

[Banaticus]

So, when the rest of you are making Lewis structures for homework, a lab report or a lab writeup, how do the rest of you format them? Should I break out Windows Paint?

 

[piercas]

I would recommend using a specialized software or program designed for creating Lewis structures, such as ChemDraw or ChemSketch. These programs have tools and templates specifically for drawing Lewis structures and can create both 1D and 2D structures. Additionally, there are various online tools and apps available for drawing Lewis structures, such as ChemSpider or MolView. It is important to note that the accuracy and quality of the Lewis structure will depend on the input of correct information, such as the correct number of valence electrons for each atom.