Chapter 1, Problem 1.8YT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

For the carbon nucleus that has $\text{3},\text{4},\text{ or 5}$ valence electrons, the given table is to be filled on the basis of this information.

Concept introduction:

Total number of protons in carbon is six.

Core electrons are not the valence electrons, and they are not involved in bonding. The number of core electrons in a carbon atom is always two.

$\text{Total number ofelectrons = valence electrons + core electrons}$

The charge is determined by comparing the number of protons and electrons.