PO
4
3-
Step 7
Picture so Far:
(Numbers next to atoms are their formal charges)
Example formal charge calculations: P--> 5 - (1/2)(8) = +1, O --> 6 - 6 -(1/2)(2) = -1.
Total Valence Electrons
32
Used so Far
4(2)+4(6) = 32
Remaining
0
Last updated: August 29, 2005
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