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Q: Calculate the formal charge of S in SF4?
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What is the Lewis structure of CNS-?

S=C=N with two lone pairs on the N and two on the S. The formal charge lies on the nitrogen, giving the overall molecule a charge of -1


What is the Lewis dot for SF4?

In the Lewis dot structure of sf4 the S is in the center. The S has two dots to the right of it. The S is surrounded on the top, bottom, and side with the F. Each one of the F's have 6 dots surrounding them.


Why the valency of Nitrogen not 5 in N2O5?

The simplest answer is that none of the oxygens in N2O5 have a -2 formal charge, so giving nitrogen a +5 formal charge would lead to a charge imbalance. Since the molecule must be charge neutral, we know that the nitrogen must have a different formal charge. (Proof by Contradiction) The more complicated answer requires a discussion of the bonding in N2O5. As explained in the video in the Related Link, each of the nitrogens sits touching three oxygens, with one of these three being shared with the other nitrogen. The "middle" oxygen is single-bonded to each nitrogen, meaning that the oxygen in question has a 0 formal charge. On the extremities, there are two oxygens that are single-bonded to a nitrogen and two oxygens that are double-bonded. The single-bonded ones have a -1 formal charge and the double bonded ones have a 0 formal charge. This makes the total formal charge coming from the five oxygens to be 0+0-1-1+0 = -2. Therefore the nitrogens must each be +1 since the structure is parallel and the charge must be neutral. Oh dear what a strange question. In simple classical pre- GN Lewis octet rule following the definition of valency the valency of N is 5. two double bonds one single surrounding each N. (this old theory would give 10 valence electrons around the N) From an oxidation number point of view (sometimes termed valency these days) the N atoms oxidation #'s are +5. However if you apply the octet rule you get a different answer , involving charged structures which in valence bond theory resonate. This is I think what the answer above is getting at.


Subatomic particle with no charge?

neutron(s)


If the element sulfur S was to lose two electrons per atom what would the net ionic charge be?

The charge will be +2.

Related questions

What is the Lewis structure of CNS-?

S=C=N with two lone pairs on the N and two on the S. The formal charge lies on the nitrogen, giving the overall molecule a charge of -1


Is SF4 a resonance structure?

SF4 is not a resonance structure. It is a non-polar covalent molecule with polar bonds


What is CO2 charge?

While containing four electrons, carbon can also have a positive or negative charge. The charge can be either +4 or -4.


What is the Lewis dot for SF4?

In the Lewis dot structure of sf4 the S is in the center. The S has two dots to the right of it. The S is surrounded on the top, bottom, and side with the F. Each one of the F's have 6 dots surrounding them.


What is the formal charge on the sulfur atom in the so3?

SO2 is neutral. Please refer to the oxidation states. Since all oxidation numbers added together in a compound must equal zero. Which means that : S+(-2*2)=0, so S has an oxidation number as +4, in which O2 has an oxidation number of -2*2 = -4. Just find out the oxidation number of the compounds each time through equation and you'll know the charge. Easy.


Entry of appearance and waiver?

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What is helium's charge?

helium`s charge is H+, is a positive charge


Why the valency of Nitrogen not 5 in N2O5?

The simplest answer is that none of the oxygens in N2O5 have a -2 formal charge, so giving nitrogen a +5 formal charge would lead to a charge imbalance. Since the molecule must be charge neutral, we know that the nitrogen must have a different formal charge. (Proof by Contradiction) The more complicated answer requires a discussion of the bonding in N2O5. As explained in the video in the Related Link, each of the nitrogens sits touching three oxygens, with one of these three being shared with the other nitrogen. The "middle" oxygen is single-bonded to each nitrogen, meaning that the oxygen in question has a 0 formal charge. On the extremities, there are two oxygens that are single-bonded to a nitrogen and two oxygens that are double-bonded. The single-bonded ones have a -1 formal charge and the double bonded ones have a 0 formal charge. This makes the total formal charge coming from the five oxygens to be 0+0-1-1+0 = -2. Therefore the nitrogens must each be +1 since the structure is parallel and the charge must be neutral. Oh dear what a strange question. In simple classical pre- GN Lewis octet rule following the definition of valency the valency of N is 5. two double bonds one single surrounding each N. (this old theory would give 10 valence electrons around the N) From an oxidation number point of view (sometimes termed valency these days) the N atoms oxidation #'s are +5. However if you apply the octet rule you get a different answer , involving charged structures which in valence bond theory resonate. This is I think what the answer above is getting at.


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What does CHAWHOWHORGE represent?

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What charge is S?

S, sulphur is in period 6, group 3 it's charge should be 2-


Is negative charge magnatice charge?

No it is NOT the same: Charge ( + or - ) is a different property from magnetisme (N? or S?)