The Fundamental Nature of Valence,Oxidation State,and Formal Charge Concepts Based on Unified Chemical Bonding Theory
WANG Hong-Yan1*, LI Shu-Ni1, HU Man-Cheng1, GAO Sheng-Li2*
1. College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,Shaanxi Normal University,Xi'an 710119,China; 2. College of Chemistry and Materials Science,Northwest University,Xi'an 710127,China
Abstract The essence of chemical bonds lies at the heart of chemistry.Here,we discussed the distinctions and interrelations among three concepts pertinent to chemical bonding:valence,oxidation state,and formal charge,which were used to quantify the extent and nature of atomic interactions.Furthermore,we investigated the potential to achieve a substantive unification of these concepts based on quantum chemical calculations through deepening the study on the fundamental nature of chemical bonds.
WANG Hong-Yan, LI Shu-Ni, HU Man-Cheng, GAO Sheng-Li. The Fundamental Nature of Valence,Oxidation State,and Formal Charge Concepts Based on Unified Chemical Bonding Theory[J]. Chinese Journal of Chemical Education, 2025, 46(16): 116-123.
