There is 11 valence electrons in sodium (Na)
Answer:
neutrons should be added with the protons
Answer:
sp³
Explanation:
Number of hybrid orbitals = ( V + S - C + A ) / 2
Where
H is the number of hybrid orbitals
V is the valence electrons of the central atom = 5
S is the number of single valency atoms = 4
C is the number of cations = 1
A is the number of anions = 0
For PCl₄⁺
Applying the values, we get:
H = ( 5+4-1+0) / 2
= 4
<u>This corresponds to sp³ hybridization.</u>
