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Question: Explain the concept of resonance in chemistry.
Answer: Resonance occurs when multiple Lewis structures can be drawn for a molecule, indicating the delocalization of electrons.

Example:

In the carbonate ion (CO3^2-), resonance structures show the distribution of electrons.
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