Question

Determine the number of protons , electrons, neutrons , valence electrons and valence in oxygen atom (O) and oxide ion (O²‐). Atomic number of oxygen is 8

Answer 1

Explanation:

no of protons and electrons in Oxygen atom is 8 and no valence electrons in Oxygen atom is 6

• while no of protons in oxide ion is 8 and no of electrons in oxide ion is 10 and no of valence electrons in oxide ion is 8 (octet complete)