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The equation for nitrite is NO2-. To find the valence electrons of each atom, count how many groups from the left of the periodic table (skipping over the d-block, which is shown in this picture in the related link. So Nitrogen has 5, and each oxygen has 6. The negative sign means that the polyatomic ion has one extra electron, so 1 more. 5+(6*2)+1=18 total valence electrons.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoNitrite is NO2- and since N has 7 protons + O (oxygen) has 8 protons, the total of protons in nitrite is 7 + 2*8 = (7 + 16) = 23 protons.
According to its charge (-1) nitrite has 24 electrons (= 8 on N and 8 on each O)
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1 pair. which means 2 nonbonding electrons.
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18
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What is the formula for nitrite ions?
Nitrite: NO2-
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The ion nitrate used in curing is converted to nitrite by enzymes or bacteria. The nitrite then prevents the bacteria from growing.
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