1) calculate the number of valence electrons in hydrogen cyanide, hcn. valence electrons

1) calculate the number of valence electrons in hydrogen cyanide, hcn. valence electrons

1) calculate the number of valence electrons in hydrogen cyanide, hcn. valence electrons

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Determine valence electrons for each atom

  • Hydrogen ((H)): Group 1, has (1) valence electron.
  • Carbon ((C)): Group 14, has (4) valence electrons.
  • Nitrogen ((N)): Group 15, has (5) valence electrons.

Step2: Sum up the valence electrons

[1 + 4+5=10]

Answer:

(10)