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How many valence electrons in NO2?

Updated: 8/10/2023
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14y ago

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In N: 2+5(= valence) = 7 electrons

In 3*O: 3*[2+6(= valence)] = 24 electrons

In negative ion charge (-1) = 1 electron

In total 32 ( = 7 + 3*8 + 1 ) of which 5 + 3*6 + 1 = 24 valence electrons in (12) covalent bonds (12 pairs).

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NO3 or nitrate ion has a negative charge. So the total number of valence electrons is 24: 5 electrons for N, 6 times 3 for O, and 1 for the extra negative charge.

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NO3 has a charge of -2. It gains 2 electrons. So the answer is 6.

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there are 18 valence electrons in NO2-

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