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What is the total valence electrons of CO3^-2

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Answer:

24

Explanation:

Let's make a table of valence electrons and add them up.

Atom Electrons

1 C 1 × 4 = 4

3 O 3 × 6 = 18

+2e⁻ 2 = 2

TOTAL = 24

The Lewis structure below shows that there are eight electrons in covalent bonds and 16 electrons in lone pairs.

What is the total valence electrons of CO3^-2-example-1
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