The Periodic Table Online Practice

Question

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Question
Nitrogen is in Group 15 and has five valence electrons. Which charge will it carry when it becomes an ion?(1 point)
Responses

5+
5 plus

3−
3 minus

3+
3 plus

5−

Answer 1

Nitrogen, which is in Group 15 and has five valence electrons, typically gains three electrons to achieve a full outer shell (eight electrons), giving it a charge of 3− when it becomes an ion. Therefore, the correct response is:

3−

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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