Write a Lewis Structure for the Chlorate Ion, ClO₃^-, That

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Essay

Write a Lewis structure for the chlorate ion, ClO₃^-, that expands the octet to minimize formal charge and if necessary places negative formal charges on the most electronegative atom(s).

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Formation Of Soil

The process by which rocks are broken down by physical, chemical, and biological factors leading to the creation of soil, a critical resource for plant growth.

Biological, Chemical

Terms that describe processes or substances related to living organisms (biological) and interactions involving substances in and changes to matter (chemical).

Physical Processes

Natural phenomena or sequences of events involving change in the physical properties of matter or energy.

Cation Exchange

A process where cations are exchanged between a solution and a cation exchange material, often soil or resin.