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What is the Lewis structure for phosphorus tribromide (PBr)?
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1 of 5To solve this task, recall how we draw Lewis structures.
Apply the rules for drawing Lewis structures on PBr:
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Determine the total number of valence electrons in the molecule.
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Connect all elements by using a single pair of electrons so they form a single bond.
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Arrange the remaining valence electrons so the duet rule for hydrogen and octet rule for all the other elements are satisfied.
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Determine the formal charges of all atoms in a molecule. The sum of all formal charges should be equal to the charge of the molecule. The structure should have as many formal charges of zero as possible.
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