Question
Which element gains three electrons to fill its outermost energy level?
(1 point)
Responses
Neon (Ne)
Neon (Ne)
Nitrogen (N)
Nitrogen (N)
Sulfur (S)
Sulfur (S)
Calcium (Ca)
(1 point)
Responses
Neon (Ne)
Neon (Ne)
Nitrogen (N)
Nitrogen (N)
Sulfur (S)
Sulfur (S)
Calcium (Ca)
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **Nitrogen (N)**.
Nitrogen has five electrons in its outermost energy level (2s² 2p³) and needs to gain three electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons (octet rule).
Nitrogen has five electrons in its outermost energy level (2s² 2p³) and needs to gain three electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons (octet rule).