kely shows the correct connectivity for NSF. A В :N=S :N=F – S: and - Enter the formal charge in the box provided under each atom. Which structure most likely represents the substance with the molecular formula NSF?

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**Determining the Correct Lewis Structure for NSF**

*Instruction*: Use the formal charge for each atom in each of the Lewis structures given to predict which one more likely shows the correct connectivity for NSF.

**Structure A**:
- **Lewis Structure**: 
  - Nitrogen (N) has a triple bond with Sulfur (S).
  - Sulfur (S) has a single bond with Fluorine (F).
  - Lone pairs: Nitrogen has one lone pair, Sulfur has two lone pairs, Fluorine has three lone pairs.

- **Formal Charge Boxes**: 
  - Below each atom (N, S, F), there are empty boxes for entering the formal charges.

**Structure B**:
- **Lewis Structure**: 
  - Nitrogen (N) has a triple bond with Fluorine (F).
  - Fluorine (F) has a single bond with Sulfur (S).
  - Lone pairs: Nitrogen has two lone pairs, Fluorine has one lone pair, Sulfur has two lone pairs.

- **Formal Charge Boxes**: 
  - Below each atom (N, F, S), there are empty boxes for entering the formal charges.

**Tasks**:
1. Enter the formal charge in the box provided under each atom for both structures.
2. Determine which structure most likely represents the substance with the molecular formula NSF and select your answer using the dropdown menu.
Transcribed Image Text:**Determining the Correct Lewis Structure for NSF** *Instruction*: Use the formal charge for each atom in each of the Lewis structures given to predict which one more likely shows the correct connectivity for NSF. **Structure A**: - **Lewis Structure**: - Nitrogen (N) has a triple bond with Sulfur (S). - Sulfur (S) has a single bond with Fluorine (F). - Lone pairs: Nitrogen has one lone pair, Sulfur has two lone pairs, Fluorine has three lone pairs. - **Formal Charge Boxes**: - Below each atom (N, S, F), there are empty boxes for entering the formal charges. **Structure B**: - **Lewis Structure**: - Nitrogen (N) has a triple bond with Fluorine (F). - Fluorine (F) has a single bond with Sulfur (S). - Lone pairs: Nitrogen has two lone pairs, Fluorine has one lone pair, Sulfur has two lone pairs. - **Formal Charge Boxes**: - Below each atom (N, F, S), there are empty boxes for entering the formal charges. **Tasks**: 1. Enter the formal charge in the box provided under each atom for both structures. 2. Determine which structure most likely represents the substance with the molecular formula NSF and select your answer using the dropdown menu.
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