25.9 Lewis Dot Structure Flashcards

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1
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are d subshells considered valence electrons?

A

no

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2
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how to calculate formal charge

A

FC = # valence electrons - (lines + dots)

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3
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best Lewis structure characteristics

A

1) full octets on all atoms
2) minimize formal charge
3) negative formal charge on most EN atom (or + formal charge on least EN atom)

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4
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what can move around in a resonance structure?

A

1) non-bonding electrons

2) double/triple bonds

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