If an element is bonded to 4 other atoms and has a formal charge of +1, what group must the element be in?
A) 3A
B) 4A
C) 5A
D) 6A
E) 7A

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Elements in Group 5A have 5 valence electrons, and if an atom in this group is bonded to 4 other atoms, it will have a formal charge of +1. Examples of such atoms include nitrogen in ammonium ion (NH4+) and phosphorus in tetramethylphosphonium ion (P(CH3)4+).

If an Element Is Bonded to 4 Other Atoms and Has