Question

Calculate the formal charge on phosphorus atom in PO4 3-​

Answer 1

• In chemistry, a formal charge is the charge assigned to an atom in a molecule, assuming that electrons in all chemical bonds are shared equally between atoms, regardless of relative electronegativity.
• Formal charge can be found by following formula
• Valence electrons- Unbonded electrons- Bonded electrons/2
• Valence electron is an outer shell electron that is associated with an atom.
• Unbonded, non-bonded or lone pair electrons are terms used to describe electrons that surround an atom, but don't play a direct role in bond formation.
• A bonding electron is an electron involved in chemical bonding.
• Formal charge on Phosphorus atom in PO₄ 3- is zero.

Answer 2

Answer:

Formal charge on Phosphorus atom in PO₄ 3- is zero.