Charge of antimony pentafluoride

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The discussion revolves around the dot-and-cross diagram for antimony pentafluoride (SbF5) and the confusion regarding its charge. The original poster questions the presence of a charge on the molecule, noting that their diagram does not show any extra electrons. They reference a website to clarify that SbF5 does not have a charge. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding molecular structure and electron distribution in determining the charge of a compound.
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There's a question in my class test paper today which requires us to draw the dot-and-cross diagram for SbF5.

There's a charge on that molecule.

I drew it like this: (attached image)

Where does the charge come from? I don't even see any extra electrons. :shy:
 

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