Question

using the
as\ idea, how many electrons are
eeded\ for the compound hocl?
hint: remember h only needs 2 electrons,
rather than 8.
24
18
14
32

Explanation:

Step1: Determine electrons for each atom

• Hydrogen (\(H\)): Needs \(2\) electrons.
• Oxygen (\(O\)): Needs \(8\) electrons.
• Chlorine (\(Cl\)): Needs \(8\) electrons.

Step2: Sum up the electrons

$$2 + 8+8=18$$

Answer:

18