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Draw the lewis structure of NO(2)^(-) (N...

Draw the lewis structure of `NO_(2)^(-)` (Nitrite ion).

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To draw the Lewis structure of the nitrite ion, \( NO_2^- \), follow these steps: ### Step 1: Determine the total number of valence electrons. - **Nitrogen (N)** has 5 valence electrons. - **Oxygen (O)** has 6 valence electrons, and there are 2 oxygen atoms, so \( 2 \times 6 = 12 \) valence electrons from oxygen. - The nitrite ion has a negative charge, which means we add 1 more electron. **Total valence electrons = 5 (from N) + 12 (from 2 O) + 1 (for the negative charge) = 18 valence electrons.** ...
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