2. each atom if it has. Show all steps (NHSB). Draw the Lewis structures for the following molecules. Indicate the formal charge on (a) N,²- (b) SO3 olda ad ni d Two molecules may both be correctly described as "bent" even though one has a bond angle of 118° and the other has a bond angle of 105°. How is this possible?

2. each atom if it has. Show all steps (NHSB). Draw the Lewis structures for the following molecules. Indicate the formal charge on (a) N,²- (b) SO3 olda ad ni d Two molecules may both be correctly described as "bent" even though one has a bond angle of 118° and the other has a bond angle of 105°. How is this possible?

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

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Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

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Chapter6: Covalent Bonding

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