Nitrogen is in group 15 of the periodic table and typically gains three electrons to achieve a full outer shell, resulting in a charge of -3 when it forms an ion. Thus, the charge of a nitrogen ion is:
d. -3
Nitrogen is in group 15. What is the charge of a nitrogen ion?
a
+1
b
-2
c
+3
d
-3
1 answer
Nitrogen is in group 15 of the periodic table and typically gains three electrons to achieve a full outer shell, resulting in a charge of -3 when it forms an ion. Thus, the charge of a nitrogen ion is:
d. -3