2 min read•december 17, 2021
Formal charge is the charge assigned to an atom in a molecule.
Structure A
Structure B
Structure A is a better representation of CO₂ because it minimizes formal charge.
And here are the scoring guidelines:
You'll notice that both structures have an atom with a formal charge of -1.
Want more practice? Make sure to check out the tips and tricks for AP Chem FRQs and this video replay about 🎥 Resonance and Formal Charges.
2 min read•december 17, 2021
Formal charge is the charge assigned to an atom in a molecule.
Structure A
Structure B
Structure A is a better representation of CO₂ because it minimizes formal charge.
And here are the scoring guidelines:
You'll notice that both structures have an atom with a formal charge of -1.
Want more practice? Make sure to check out the tips and tricks for AP Chem FRQs and this video replay about 🎥 Resonance and Formal Charges.
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