Chapter 8, Problem 8.36QP

(a)

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Interpretation: The number of valence electrons of each of the given species is to be determined.

Concept introduction: The total number of valence electrons of a molecule is equal to the sum of the valence electrons of each of the atoms in the molecule.

To determine: The number of valence electrons of ${\text{N}}_2{}^{+}$.

(b)

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To determine: The number of valence electrons of ${\text{CS}}^{+}$.

(c)

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To determine: The number of valence electrons of $\text{CN}$.

(d)

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To determine: The number of valence electrons of $\text{CO}$.