How do you find isoelectronic species?

Answer 1

The isoelectronic species are those elements, which have the same no. of electrons inside their atoms. Like an example is neon, and sodium ion, both of which consists of 10 electrons each.

The elements, which are isoelectronic with each other, differ in their chemical and physical properties, like as the positive charge on a species increases, it's reactivity increases due to the increased electropositive nature of that species.

Answer 2

To find isoelectronic species, look for ions or atoms with the same number of electrons. You can compare elements from the same group on the Periodic Table, as they often have the same number of valence electrons and may form isoelectronic species when gaining or losing electrons. Examples include N^-3, O^-2, and F^-1, which are all isoelectronic with 10 electrons.

Answer 3

number of electrons squared, then divided by 2