Draw a Lewis structure that obeys the octet rule for each of the following ions. Assign formal...

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Draw a Lewis structure that obeys the octet rule for each of the following ions. Assign formal charges to each atom.


{eq}1.\ ClO_3^-\\ 2.\ ClO_4^-\\ 3.\ NO_3^-\\ 4.\ NH_4^+ {/eq}

Lewis structure:

More than one Lewis structure is possible for a molecule which depends on octet rule and formal charges. If formal charge on atoms is neutral, and if octet rule is satisfied, the structure is stable.

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1. For {eq}{\rm{Cl}}{{\rm{O}}_{\rm{3}}}^{\rm{ - }}, {/eq} Cl has 7 valence electrons, O has 6 valence electrons. Total valence electrons are 25+1...

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Learn to depict molecules and compounds using the Lewis structure. Explore the relationship between the octet rule, valence electron, and the electron dot diagram.


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