Chemistry in Context
Chemistry in Context
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ISBN: 9780073522975
Author: American Chemical Society
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 10, Problem 16Q

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A compound with one carbon, one nitrogen atom and as many as hydrogen atoms have to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

Atomic number of Nitrogen is 7 and has 5 valence electrons. Thus it usually forms three covalent bonds.

Atomic number of Carbon is 6 and has 4 valence electrons. Thus it usually forms four covalent bonds.

Atomic number of Hydrogen is 1 and has only one valence electron. Thus it usually forms one covalent bond.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A compound with one carbon, one oxygen atom and as many as hydrogen atoms have to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

Atomic number of Oxygen is 8 and has 6 valence electrons. Thus it usually forms two covalent bonds.

Atomic number of Carbon is 6 and has 4 valence electrons. Thus it usually forms four covalent bonds.

Atomic number of Hydrogen is 1 and has only one valence electron. Thus it usually forms one covalent bond.

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