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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How do you calculate formal charges?

OpenStudy (abb0t):

is there an example?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@abb0t

OpenStudy (abb0t):

You don't calculate the formal charge for compounds. You do it for each element individually.

OpenStudy (abb0t):

CO\(_2\) is neutral

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ah I understand! After doing the lewis structure then I am able to calculate formal charge

OpenStudy (abb0t):

Ok. Best of luck. Cheers!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you very much @abb0t :)

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