Finding the subscript in NOCl using the octet rule

[hockeyfghts5]

Homework Statement

Using your knowledge of the octet rule and the duet rule, determine the missing subscript (??) for the compound below.

NOCl??

What is a good way of solving this type of equation and what is the answer. I figure you need to draw a Lewis dot structure but knowing what else is need i don't know.

 

[chemisttree]

Homework Statement

Using your knowledge of the octet rule and the duet rule, determine the missing subscript (??) for the compound below.

NOCl??

...I figure you need to draw a Lewis dot structure...

Yes, try that. You should be able to determine a reasonable oxidation number. Once you have that, balance the total negative charge with positive.