The Lewis Structure of the Cyanide Ion Is Shown Here

question 30

Multiple Choice

The Lewis structure of the cyanide ion is shown here. How many valence electrons are in this ion?

• A) 11
• B) 10
• C) 8
• D) 7

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The process of synthesizing RNA from a DNA template, a key step in gene expression and protein production.

Flowering Plants

Plants that produce flowers for reproduction, belonging to the angiosperm group, which includes a vast majority of the world's plant species.

Stamens

The pollen-producing reproductive organ of a flower, consisting of an anther and a filament.

Carpels

The female reproductive organs of a flower, consisting of an ovary, a stigma, and usually a style, which can develop into fruits and seeds after fertilization.