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Resonance arises when more than one valid Lewis structure can be drawn for a molecule or ion. The overall electronic structure of the molecule or ion is given by the weighted average of these resonance structures and is referred to as the "resonance hybrid." View more lessons or practice this subject at https://www.khanacademy.org/science/ap-chemistry-beta/x2eef969c74e0d802:molecular-and-ionic-compound-structure-and-properties/x2eef969c74e0d802:resonance-and-formal-charge/v/introduction-to-resonance

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