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A diatomic molecule of Nitrogen (N) would be held by covalent bonds.

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Yes that would be true
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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Nitrogen has five valence electrons, therefore, it needs three more valence electrons to complete its octet. In a diatomic molecule of Nitrogen, each atom shares three electrons to the bond, that is, three pairs of electrons are shared between the two atoms. This is called a triple bond, which is a covalent bond.

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