1. Assign formal charges to the elements in each of the structures below. Note: Count oxygen atoms starting from the left for each structure. 3- As. As. As. :O: :0: C B A Formal Charge As 01 02 03 3- 2. The best Lewis structure for AsO3 is
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| The formal charge is the "charge" an element would have in a molecule or ion if all of the bonding electrons were shared equally between atoms. |
We can draw three inequivalent Lewis structures for the arsenite ion , AsO33- . The concepts of formal charge and electronegativity can help us choose the structure that is the best representation.
1. Assign formal charges to the elements in each of the structures below.
Note: Count oxygen atoms starting from the left for each structure.
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### Formal Charge Assignment for Lewis Structures
To understand the best Lewis structure for the arsenate ion, AsO3³⁻, the concept of formal charge and electronegativity can help us choose the best representation.
#### Task 1: Assign Formal Charges
**Note:** Count oxygen atoms starting from the left for each structure. Assign formal charges to the elements in each of the structures below.
#### Structures:
- **Structure A**
- Arsenic (As) with two single bonds and one double bond to oxygen atoms, and complete octet on each oxygen.
- **Structure B**
- Arsenic (As) with three single bonds to oxygen atoms, each oxygen displaying a complete octet.
- **Structure C**
- Arsenic (As) with one single bond and two double bonds to oxygen atoms, and complete octet on each oxygen.
#### Formal Charge Table:
| Element | Structure A | Structure B | Structure C |
|---------|-------------|-------------|-------------|
| As | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| O₁ | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| O₂ | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
| O₃ | [ ] | [ ] | [ ] |
#### Task 2: Best Lewis Structure Identification
The best Lewis structure for AsO3³⁻ is ____.
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- Fill in the formal charges for each element in the given structures.
- Identify the best Lewis structure for the arsenate ion by selecting the correct structure in the provided dropdown.
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