
Concept explainers
Give the total number of valence electrons in each of the following molecules.
msp; a. N2O c. C3H8b. B2H6 d. NC13

(a)
Interpretation:
The number of valence electrons of the given compound is to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
The distribution of the electrons that exists in the atomic orbital of an atom is collectively known as electron configuration. The description of every electron that is moving freely in an orbital is given by the electron configuration of that atom.
The electrons that are present in the outermost shell of an atom are known as valence electrons. The outermost shell of an atom is known as valence shell. The valence electrons are more loosely held than the electrons which are closer to the nucleus. The formula for the calculation of number of valence electrons in a molecule is:
Total valence electrons=(n(Valence electrons in Atom1)+n(Valence electrons in Atom2)+.......+n(Valence electrons in Atomm))
Where,
- n is the number of atoms.
Answer to Problem 57QAP
The number of valence electrons in N2O is 16.
Explanation of Solution
Total valence electrons in N2O is calculated as shown below.
Total valence electrons=(n(Valence electrons in N)+n(Valence electrons in O))
Where,
- n is the number of atoms.
Substitute the values of n, valence electrons of N and O in the above expression.
Total valence electrons=n(Valence electrons in N)+n(Valence electrons in O)=2(5)+1(6)=16 valence electrons
Thus the number of valence electrons in N2O is 16.

(b)
Interpretation:
The number of valence electrons of the given compound is to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
The distribution of the electrons that exists in the atomic orbital of an atom is collectively known as electron configuration. The description of every electron that is moving freely in an orbital is given by the electron configuration of that atom.
The electrons that are present in the outermost shell of an atom are known as valence electrons. The outermost shell of an atom is known as valence shell. The valence electrons are more loosely held than the electrons which are closer to the nucleus. The formula for the calculation of number of valence electrons in a molecule is:
Total valence electrons=(n(Valence electrons in Atom1)+n(Valence electrons in Atom2)+.......+n(Valence electrons in Atomm))
Where,
- n is the number of atoms.
Answer to Problem 57QAP
The number of valence electrons in B2H6 is 12.
Explanation of Solution
Total valence electrons in B2H6 is calculated as shown below.
Total valence electrons=(n(Valence electrons in B)+n(Valence electrons in H))
Where,
- n is the number of atoms.
Substitute the values of n, valence electrons of B and H in the above expression.
Total valence electrons=(n(Valence electrons in B)+n(Valence electrons in H))=2(3)+6(1)=12 valence electrons
Thus the number of valence electrons in B2H6 is 12.

(c)
Interpretation:
The number of valence electrons of the given compound is to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
The distribution of the electrons that exists in the atomic orbital of an atom is collectively known as electron configuration. The description of every electron that is moving freely in an orbital is given by the electron configuration of that atom.
The electrons that are present in the outermost shell of an atom are known as valence electrons. The outermost shell of an atom is known as valence shell. The valence electrons are more loosely held than the electrons which are closer to the nucleus. The formula for the calculation of number of valence electrons in a molecule is:
Total valence electrons=(n(Valence electrons in Atom1)+n(Valence electrons in Atom2)+.......+n(Valence electrons in Atomm))
Where,
- n is the number of atoms.
Answer to Problem 57QAP
The number of valence electrons in C3H8 is 20.
Explanation of Solution
Total valence electrons in C3H8 is calculated as shown below.
Total valence electrons=(n(Valence electrons in C)+n(Valence electrons in H))
Where,
- n is the number of atoms.
Substitute the values of n, valence electrons of C and H in the above expression.
Total valence electrons=n(Valence electrons in C)+n(Valence electrons in H)=3(4)+8(1)=20 valence electrons
Thus the number of valence electrons in C3H8 is 20.

(d)
Interpretation:
The number of valence electrons of the given compound is to be stated.
Concept Introduction:
The distribution of the electrons that exists in the atomic orbital of an atom is collectively known as electron configuration. The description of every electron that is moving freely in an orbital is given by the electron configuration of that atom.
The electrons that are present in the outermost shell of an atom are known as valence electrons. The outermost shell of an atom is known as valence shell. The valence electrons are more loosely held than the electrons which are closer to the nucleus. The formula for the calculation of number of valence electrons in a molecule is:
Total valence electrons=(n(Valence electrons in Atom1)+n(Valence electrons in Atom2)+.......+n(Valence electrons in Atomm))
Where,
- n is the number of atoms.
Answer to Problem 57QAP
The number of valence electrons in NCl3 is 26.
Explanation of Solution
Total valence electrons in NCl3 is calculated as shown below.
Total valence electrons=(n(Valence electrons in N)+n(Valence electrons in Cl))
Where,
- n is the number of atoms.
Substitute the values of n, valence electrons of N and Cl in the above expression.
Total valence electrons=n(Valence electrons in N)+n(Valence electrons in Cl)=1(5)+3(7)=26 valence electrons
Thus the number of valence electrons in NCl3 is 26.
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