Lewis Structures Practice Problems

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  1. Draw the Lewis structure for ethylene, C2H4.

    Solution to problem 1

  2. Draw the Lewis structure for nitric acid, HNO3. Include formal charges and resonance structures.

    Solution to problem 2

  3. Draw the Lewis structure for perchlorate, ClO4-. How many resonance resonance structures exist for this ion?

    Solution to problem 3

  4. Draw the Lewis structure for cyanate, CNO-.

    Solution to problem 4

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