Molecules and ions, like atoms, can be isoelectronic. That is, they can have the same number of

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Molecules and ions, like atoms, can be isoelectronic. That is, they can have the same number of electrons. For example, CH4 and NH4are isoelectronic. Therefore, they have the same molecular shape. Identify a molecule or ion that is isoelectronic with each of the following species and verify that the members of each pair have the same shape:

(a) CO32–;

(b) O3;

(c) OH2.

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

ISBN: 9781464183959

7th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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