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Ch. 2 - General Chemistry Translated: Finding the Electrons
Mullins - Organic Chemistry: A Learner Centered Approach 1st Edition
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Capitolo 1, Problema 29d

Draw the Lewis structure for the following ions. Be sure to calculate the formal charge of each atom to confirm that your structure is correct.
(d) AlCl4-

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Step 1: Identify the total number of valence electrons in the AlCl⁻₄ ion. Aluminum (Al) has 3 valence electrons, each chlorine (Cl) has 7 valence electrons, and the negative charge adds 1 extra electron. Calculate the total number of valence electrons: 3 + (7 × 4) + 1.
Step 2: Place Aluminum (Al) as the central atom since it is less electronegative than chlorine. Arrange the four chlorine atoms around the aluminum atom.
Step 3: Draw single bonds between the Aluminum atom and each of the four Chlorine atoms. Each single bond represents 2 electrons, so subtract these electrons from the total valence electron count.
Step 4: Distribute the remaining electrons as lone pairs around the chlorine atoms to satisfy the octet rule for each chlorine. Ensure that all chlorine atoms have 8 electrons (including bonding electrons).
Step 5: Calculate the formal charge for each atom using the formula: Formal charge = (Valence electrons) - (Non-bonding electrons) - (Bonding electrons ÷ 2). Verify that the sum of the formal charges equals the overall charge of the ion (-1).

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Lewis Structures

Lewis structures are diagrams that represent the bonding between atoms in a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist. They use dots to represent valence electrons and lines to represent bonds between atoms. Understanding how to draw Lewis structures is essential for visualizing molecular geometry and predicting reactivity.
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Formal Charge

Formal charge is a theoretical charge assigned to an atom in a molecule, calculated based on the number of valence electrons, the number of non-bonding electrons, and the number of bonds. It helps in assessing the stability of a Lewis structure; ideally, the formal charges should be minimized and should reflect the actual charge distribution in the molecule.
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Ionic Compounds

Ionic compounds are formed when atoms transfer electrons, resulting in the formation of charged ions. In the case of AlCl₄⁻, aluminum donates electrons to chlorine atoms, creating a negatively charged ion. Understanding the nature of ionic compounds is crucial for predicting their properties and behavior in chemical reactions.
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