What is the total number of valence electrons represented in the Lewis structures of each of the following molecules (or molecular ions)? Draw their Lewis diagrams before responding. PF4+ ion
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- Each Fluorine (F) atom has 7 valence electrons, and there are 4 Fluorine atoms, so 4 x 7 = 28 valence electrons. - The ion has a +1 charge, so we subtract 1 electron. Total valence electrons = 5 (P) + 28 (4F) - 1 (charge) = 32 valence electrons. ** Show more…
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