5) Formal Charges

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if there are several options for the Lewis structure, how do you know which one is correct?

determine the formal charge of each atom

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Determine the formal charge of each atom if

there are several options for the Lewis structure

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What is the formal charge?

the charge the atom would have if all atoms would have the same electronegativity

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What is the charge the atom would have if all atoms would have the same electronegativity?

the formal charge

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What is the formula of formal charge?

number of valence electrons - electrons assigned to the atom

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Number of valence electrons - electron assigned to the atom is the formula of what?

formal charge

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What is the best Lewis structure?

the one with the fewest charges and/or puts a negative charge on the most electronegative atom

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The one with the fewest charges and/or puts a negative charge on thee most electronegative is the best what?

lewis structure