C= 4 x 1 = 4
O= 6 x 3 = 18
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22
- 2
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24*
* Because a (-) is adding and (+) is subtracting.. so since this problem is a (-2) then you will add it to the total found.. hope this helps!
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There are a total of 22 electrons in the CO3 2- ion. This consists of 6 electrons from carbon (C) and 8 electrons from each of the three oxygen (O) atoms, along with the additional 2 electrons to account for the overall 2- charge of the ion.
Zinc has 2 valence electrons.
Calcium has 2 valence electrons, like all Group 2 elements.
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Alkaline earth metals have 2 valence electrons.