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What is the total formal charge of a molecule? Of an ion?
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The formal charge of an atom in a molecule or an ion is defined as the charge it would have if the bonded electrons are equally shared by the bonded atoms. It can be calculated using the formula: \[ Formal Charge = Valence Electrons - Lone Pair Electrons - Show more…
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