Does the lewis structure depict a neutral molecule or an ion? does the lewis structure depict a neutral molecule or an ion? the lewis structure depicts a cation. the lewis structure depicts a neutral molecule. the lewis structure depicts an anion. cannot be determined. previous answers correct part b what is the charge on the ion? express your answer as an integer. −2

The lewis structure depict a neutral molecule or an ion can be determined from the formal charge of the molecular structure

Formal charges are usually used to explain the bonding of the Lewis structure. The structural form of a molecule can have several types based on the Lewis structure.

The Lewis formula is used to describe covalent bonds  

Lewis structures have a central atom and a terminal atom  

The central atom is an atom that is bound to 2 or more other atoms, while a terminal atom is bound to 1 other atom  

Formal charge calculations can determine which molecule is more stable, by choosing the smallest charge, even though atoms such as C, N, and O the priority is to fulfill the octet rule first.

Formal charges can be formulated:

FC (formal charge) = number of valence electrons - number of free electrons - 1/2 binding electrons

So to determine the lewis structure depict a neutral molecule or an ion, then we determine the formal charge of each atom making up the molecule, then we find the net charge of the molecule, so we can determine the charge is neutral, negative or positive.

If the net charge is negative, then the given structure represents an anion

If the net charge is positive then the given structure represents a cation

If the net charge is 0 then the given structure represents a neutral molecule

the formal charges

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the resonance forms of N₂O

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