> On page 11, there is a sample problem where you are supposed to write the
> Lewis structure for the sulfate ion. Does anyone know why you're
> supposed to double bond two oxygens to the sulfur when single bonds would
> work and still fill the valence shell?
> Thanks!
> Jolene Schmid
>
>
Because Sulfur is an exception to the octet rule and has a maximum of 6
bonds or 12 electrons on it. "This is because it has d orbitals that can
be used for bonding." (p.10)
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