Checking Lewis Structure of Barium Peroxide

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The discussion focuses on the Lewis structure of Barium Peroxide (BaO2). Participants confirm that BaO2 is a neutral compound, and to accurately represent its Lewis structure, one must account for the extra electron indicated in the drawing. Specifically, it is necessary to remove one electron from each of the two oxygen atoms to achieve the correct structure.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Lewis structures and electron configurations
  • Familiarity with the properties of Barium (Ba) and Oxygen (O)
  • Basic knowledge of ionic and covalent bonding
  • Experience with chemical notation and molecular formulas
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the Lewis structures of other peroxides, such as Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2)
  • Study the bonding characteristics of Barium compounds
  • Learn about the role of resonance in Lewis structures
  • Explore the implications of electron removal on molecular stability
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Chemistry students, educators, and anyone interested in molecular structure and bonding, particularly in the context of inorganic compounds like Barium Peroxide.

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tell me if i correct i tried to draw the Lewis structure of what i think is Barium peroxide
in the picture you can see the formula.

in red dot is the extra electron.

thanks.
 

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BaO2 is neutral.
 
oh yes there too many electron.
so if i want to draw the Lewis structure of the formula that you can see in the picture.
i need to remove one electron from the both O atoms.

thank you.
 

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