Lecture 15: Lewis Structure II

Question 1

Formal charge is (calculation)

Answer 1

(normal # e) - (present # e) ** 1 bonding e per line

Question 2

best lewis structures…

Answer 2

-put neg charge on most electroneg atom
-minimizes formal charge

Question 3

octet rule vs formal charge (atomic number 12+)

Answer 3

minimize formal charge

Question 4

octet rule vs formal charge (atomic numbers 1-12)

Answer 4

minimize formal charge, while following the octet rule

Question 5

Free Radical

Answer 5

has an unpaired e in the lewis structure, is very reactive