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How many electrons would a neutral atom of nitrogen need to gain in order to have a full valence electrons shell

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Answer: The correct answer is 3

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Nitrogen atom has a valence electrons of 5 electrons. A full octet or full valence electrons shell is composed of 8 electrons. Hence, an additional of 4 electrons are needed for it to become full. this is achieved by covalent bonding where electrons are shared or ionic bonding where electrons are transferred.
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