Write the electron dot structure for the sulfate anion, [SO4]2- a. What is the total number of available valence electrons?______ Remember that sulfate has a -2 charge, so two extra valence electrons must be added to the total. b. In the space below, arrange the atomic symbol appropriately, then add bonding electron pairs. Distribute non-bonding electron pairs. Don’t forget to indicate the charge on the finished structure.
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Write the electron dot structure for the sulfate anion, [SO4]2-
a. What is the total number of available valence electrons?______
Remember that sulfate has a -2 charge, so two extra valence electrons must be added to the total.
b. In the space below, arrange the atomic symbol appropriately, then add bonding electron pairs. Distribute
non-bonding electron pairs. Don’t forget to indicate the charge on the finished structure.
a) the total number of available valence electrons in the SO42- is 32.
In this structure, one S atom contribute 6 valence electrons, four Oxygen atoms contribute 24 electrons and -2 charge on ion also contributed , hence total valence electrons on sulphate ion are 32.
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