Resonance and Formal Charge
AP Chemistry · Flashcards · Application
AP CHEMISTRY · FLASHCARDS
Card 1
of 12
0 got it
0 to review
Current
Got it
Still learning
Not seen
QUESTION
Identify the resonance structure with the greatest significance.
QUESTION
Find the formal charge of sulfur in SO₄²⁻.
QUESTION
In nitrate ion (NO₃⁻), what is the formal charge on nitrogen?
Tap to flip before you grade
ANSWER
Formal charge = +1. N has 5 valence, 0 lone pairs, 8 bonding electrons.
Swipe → got it · swipe ← still learning
Got it
Still learning
Flip Card
Previous card
Next card