Give the number of electrons in the species H2+ , H2 and O2+

Question 2.27: Give the number of electrons in the species H₂⁺ , H₂ and O₂⁺
Answer


Number of electrons present in hydrogen molecule (H₂) = 1 + 1 = 2
∴ Number of electrons in H₂⁺ = 2 - 1 = 1



Number of electrons in H₂ = 1 + 1 = 2


Number of electrons present in oxygen molecule (O₂) = 8 + 8 = 16
∴ Number of electrons in O₂⁺ = 16 - 1 = 15