Based on the location of nitrogen (N) on the periodic table, how many additional electrons does a nitrogen atom need in its valence shell to satisfy the octet rule when it forms bonds?

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Based on the location of nitrogen (N) on the periodic table, how many additional electrons does a nitrogen atom need in its valence shell to satisfy the octet rule when it forms bonds?

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Chingiz Musayev answered Nov 19, 2018

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Nitrogen already has 7, so it would need 3 more electrons in its valence shell.

Gustavo Topete answered Nov 22, 2018

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