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How many electrons does n need to gain to become isoelectronic with a noble gas

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3

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A nitrogen atom must gain three electrons to have the same number of electrons as an atom of the following noble gas, neon. Thus, a nitrogen atom will form an anion with three more electrons than protons and a charge of 3−

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