Question

1. according to lewis dot theory, the nitride anion will have _ i _ valence electrons, and _ ii _ bonding electrons. the statement above is best completed by information in row

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the valence electrons of Nitride anion

Nitrogen has 5 valence electrons. Nitride anion is \(N^{3 -}\). The extra 3 electrons (due to - 3 charge) are added to the valence electrons. So the total valence electrons \(=5 + 3=8\).

Step2: Determine the bonding electrons

Nitride anion \(N^{3 -}\) has a complete octet (8 electrons). In Lewis dot structure, for \(N^{3 -}\), there are no bonds formed (it is a simple anion). So the number of bonding electrons is \(0\).

Answer:

First row (8, 0)