How many valence electrons does the compound Sodium bicarbonate have?

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Awilson837

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on: Sep 20, 2013

i need to know how many valence electrons there are and total number of electrons. if you can answer this thank you soooo much!

Melanie

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Reply #1 on: Sep 20, 2013

NaHCO3
Na = 1
H = 1
C = 4
O = 3x6=18
Total = 24

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