isoelectronic
/ˌaɪsoʊɪlɛkˈtrɑnɪk/
adjective
- Having the same number of electrons or the same electronic structure.
- Carbon monoxide and nitrogen gas are isoelectronic because they both have 14 electrons.
- Chemists often compare isoelectronic species to predict similarities in their chemical behavior.
- The isoelectronic series includes ions like O²⁻, F⁻, Na⁺, Mg²⁺, and Al³⁺, all with 10 electrons.
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