Question

modeling ionic and covalent bonds
in each box, enter the appropriate number of valence electrons for each atom and the number of bonds formed. submit your choice when you are confident you have the correct answer.
n - o bonds
charge 0 charge +1
n o
0 0
electrons (n) electrons (o)
nitrosyl cation

Explanation:

Step1: Recall valence - electron rules

Nitrogen (N) is in Group 15 of the periodic table. So, the number of valence electrons of N is 5.

Step2: Consider oxygen (O) in periodic - table

Oxygen (O) is in Group 16 of the periodic table. So, the number of valence electrons of O is 6. But the nitrosyl cation ($NO^{+}$) has lost one electron. So the number of valence electrons of O in $NO^{+}$ is 5.

Answer:

Electrons (N): 5
Electrons (O): 5