Is azide ion (N 3 − ) and the triiodide ion (I 3 − ) isoelectronic?

11. Bonding & Molecular Structure - Part 2 of 4

11. Bonding & Molecular Structure / Lewis Dot Structures: Ions / Problem 11

Problem 11

Is azide ion (N₃⁻) and the triiodide ion (I₃⁻) isoelectronic?

Yes, these two ions are isoelectronic.

No, these two ions are not isoelectronic.