Nitrogen, which has five valence electrons, typically gains three additional electrons to achieve a full octet, resulting in a stable electron configuration. Therefore, when nitrogen becomes an ion, it will carry a charge of 3− (3 minus).
Nitrogen is in Group 15 and has five valence electrons. Which charge will it carry when it becomes an ion?(1 point)
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3−
3 minus
5+
5 plus
5−
5 minus
3+
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