The A in the VSEPR Formula [ENDORSED]
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The A in the VSEPR Formula
I understand that there is no subscript for A when writing the VSEPR formula in the "AXE" form, but does it have a purpose for being included in the formula?
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Re: The A in the VSEPR Formula [ENDORSED]
The A in the VSEPR model has an implied subscript 1 because it is the central atom. I think the purpose is to denote that central atom, but you don't need the superscript because it is implied.
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Re: The A in the VSEPR Formula
The purpose of A is just to represent the central atom in the particular molecule that you are looking at.
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Re: The A in the VSEPR Formula
A represents the central atom and there can only be one central atom so no subscript is needed
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Re: The A in the VSEPR Formula
As mentioned above, A represents the central atom
X represents the number of bonded atoms
E represents the lone pairs attached to the central atom
Hope this helps :)
X represents the number of bonded atoms
E represents the lone pairs attached to the central atom
Hope this helps :)
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