The formal charge on nitrogen in NO₃^- is __________. A)-1 B)0 C)+1 D)+2 E)-2

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To calculate the formal charge on an atom in a molecule, use the formula: Formal Charge = Valence electrons - Non-bonding electrons - 1/2 (bonding electrons) For nitrogen in NO₃^-, the valence electrons are 5, and there are three non-bonding electrons and three bonding electrons. Plugging these values into the formula, we get: Formal Charge on Nitrogen = 5 - 3 - 1/2(3) = +1 Therefore, the answer is C, +1.

The Formal Charge on Nitrogen in NO3- Is __________

The Formal Charge on Nitrogen in NO₃^- Is __________