Question

How many electrons would a neutral atom of Nitrogen (N, #7) need to gain or lose to get a full set of valence electrons and become a stable ion? (1 pt) * 1 point gain 1 lose 1 gain 2 lose 2 gain 3 lose 3

Answer 1

Gain 3

Step-by-step explanation:

Valence shells directly after the first orbital which requires only two, need 8 to fill an outer shell. Since nitrogen naturally has 5 in its outermost shell, 3 additional electrons will help complete this to fill the shell with 8 electrons