What do the lines represent in the Lewis structure? Chemistry Covalent Bonds Drawing Lewis Structures 1 Answer Deevona · Media Owl Jul 14, 2014 They represent covalent bonds while dots represent valance electrons. Here is one example: Answer link Related questions What are lewis dot structures used for? What is the lewis structure for #SO_2#? How do you draw the lewis structure for ions? How do you draw the Lewis structure for ionic compounds? What are some examples of Lewis structures? What is an example of a Lewis structures practice problem? What are some common mistakes students make with Lewis structures? What are some common mistakes students make when drawing Lewis structures? How can I draw Lewis dot structures for ionic compounds? How can I draw a Lewis structure of a compound? See all questions in Drawing Lewis Structures Impact of this question 20065 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License