NO Step 5

Picture so far:
Step 5 in NO Lewis Structure
Notice that N only has 7 electrons counting the 4 from the bond.  This is as close as you can get to 8 without going over, so is the best you can do.
Total Valence Electrons 11
Used so Far  1(2)+1(6) +1(3) = 11
Remaining 0

Last updated: August 19, 2005
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