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How many total valence electrons are found in the following molecules: CO3

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The Carbonate (CO2−3) Ion

Unlike O3, though, the actual structure of CO32− is an average of three resonance structures. 2. Carbon has 4 valence electrons, each oxygen has 6 valence electrons, and there are 2 more for the −2 charge. This gives 4 + (3 × 6) + 2 = 24 valence electrons

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