Question

Question #b23f6

Answer 1

16

Explanation:

The `H_2SO_4` has eight covalent bonds formed. Each bond requires 2 electrons. `8 xx 2 = 16`

The Sulfate ion `SO_4^-2` uses six electrons from the sulfur to join with six electrons from the Oxygen leaving two un paired electrons on the Oxygens. `2 xx 6 = 12` electrons

The two hydrogens that create the acid each have one electron. These two electrons from the two hydrogen join with the two unpaired electrons from the Oxygens. `2 xx 2 = 4` electrons.

`12 + 4 = 16` electorns.