1. A Review of General Chemistry
Formal Charges
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Problem 1b
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionAn atom with a formal charge does not necessarily have more or less electron density than the atoms in the molecule without formal charges. We can see this by examining the potential maps for H2O, H3O+, and HO−.
a. Which atom bears the formal negative charge in the hydroxide ion? b. Which atom has the greater electron density in the hydroxide ion?Verified Solution
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