Sixteen electrons are present in the Lewis structure of which of the following molecules?
CO2
N2O
SO2
more than one correct response
no correct response
If more than one correct response please show all correct answers
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To determine which of the given molecules have sixteen electrons in their Lewis structures, we need to count the valence electrons for each molecule and distribute them accordingly.
1. CO2:
Carbon (C) has 4 valence electrons, and there are 2 oxygen (O) atoms, each with 6 valence electrons. The total is 4 + 2(6) = 16 valence electrons. Therefore, CO2 satisfies the condition.
2. N2O:
Nitrogen (N) has 5 valence electrons, and there are 2 nitrogen (N) atoms and 1 oxygen (O) atom. The total is 2(5) + 6 = 16 valence electrons. Therefore, N2O satisfies the condition.
3. SO2:
Sulfur (S) has 6 valence electrons, and there are 2 oxygen (O) atoms, each with 6 valence electrons. The total is 6 + 2(6) = 18 valence electrons. Therefore, SO2 does not satisfy the condition.
Based on the above analysis, the correct responses are CO2 and N2O, making the answer "more than one correct response."
To determine which of the molecules have sixteen electrons in their Lewis structure, we need to calculate the number of valence electrons for each molecule.
1. Carbon Dioxide (CO2):
Carbon (C) has 4 valence electrons, and Oxygen (O) has 6 valence electrons each. Since there are two oxygen atoms in CO2, the total number of valence electrons is 4 (C) + 6 (O) + 6 (O) = 16. Therefore, CO2 has sixteen electrons in its Lewis structure.
2. Nitrous Oxide (N2O):
Nitrogen (N) has 5 valence electrons, and Oxygen (O) has 6 valence electrons each. Since there are two nitrogen atoms in N2O, the total number of valence electrons is 5 (N) + 6 (O) + 6 (O) = 23, which is not equal to sixteen. Therefore, N2O does not have sixteen electrons in its Lewis structure.
3. Sulfur Dioxide (SO2):
Sulfur (S) has 6 valence electrons, and Oxygen (O) has 6 valence electrons each. The total number of valence electrons in SO2 is 6 (S) + 6 (O) + 6 (O) = 18, which is not equal to sixteen. Therefore, SO2 does not have sixteen electrons in its Lewis structure.
Based on the calculations, the only correct answer is CO2. Therefore, the correct response is:
- CO2