Draw out the Lewis dot structures for the sulfate ion, SO_4^{2-} and the phosphate ion,...
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Draw out the Lewis dot structures for the sulfate ion, {eq}\rm SO_4^{2-} {/eq} and the phosphate ion, {eq}\rm PO_4^{3-} {/eq}, showing how they end up with the charges they have.
Lewis Structure
Lewis structures decide the formal charges on individual atoms, which add up to give overall molecular charge. More electronegative elements having negative charges impart stability to structure.
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View this answerFor the given molecule of sulphate, S and O have 6 valence electrons. Total valence electrons with 2 negative charges = 30 + 2 = 32
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Chapter 5 / Lesson 8Learn to depict molecules and compounds using the Lewis structure. Explore the relationship between the octet rule, valence electron, and the electron dot diagram.