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Chapter 22: Problem 34

Is carbon monoxide isoelectronic with nitrogen \(\left(\mathrm{N}_{2}\right) ?\)

Short Answer

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Yes, carbon monoxide (CO) is isoelectronic with nitrogen (N2), as they both have the same total numbers of electrons (14).

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01

Analyzing Carbon Monoxide

Count the total electrons in a carbon monoxide molecule. It consists of one carbon atom (6 electrons - atomic number 6) and one oxygen atom (8 electrons - atomic number 8). Hence, the total number of electrons in carbon monoxide (CO) is 6(from C) + 8(from O) = 14 electrons.
02

Analyzing Nitrogen Gas

Count the total electrons in a Nitrogen molecule. It consists of two Nitrogen atoms and each Nitrogen atom as 7 electrons (atomic number 7). Hence, the total number of electrons in Nitrogen molecule (N2) = 7(from one N) + 7(from the other N) = 14 electrons.
03

Comparing Electron Count

By comparing the total number of electrons in both molecules, we can see that both CO and N2 have 14 electrons. Therefore, they are isoelectronic.

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