Formal Charge Calculation Quiz

What does the 'V' in the mnemonic 'VBD' stand for?

• Valence electrons

• Volume

• Valency

• Voltage

How many bonds does the carbon atom form in the given molecule?

• Four

• Two

• Three

• Five

What is the formal charge on the nitrogen atom in the given molecule?

• -1

• +1

• 0

• +2

What is the formal charge on the oxygen atom in the hydronium molecule?

• +2

• +1

• 0

• -1

How many bonds does each hydrogen atom form in the hydronium molecule?

• Four

• Two

• Three

• One

What is the formal charge on the carbon atom in carbon dioxide?

• -1

• +2

• 0

• +1

How many dots are present on each oxygen atom in carbon dioxide?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the formal charge on the first oxygen atom in ozone?

• +2

• -1

• 0

• +1

How many bonds does the third oxygen atom form in ozone?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the formal charge on the third oxygen atom in ozone?

• -1

• 0

• +1

• +2