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what happens when nitrogen fills its valence shell?

A.Three electrons are lost, Creating N+3

B. Three electrons are lost, Creating N-3

C.Three electrons are gained, CreatingN+3

D.Three electrons are gained, CreatingN-3

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Nitrogen has an oxidation number of -3. It gained 3 electrons to fill its shell
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