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Nitrogen has five valence electrons. For this reason, it often bonds to gain three electrons. Based on the arrangement of the elements in the periodic table, which other element most likely shows similar behavior ?

Select one :

A || carbon

B || oxygen

C || phosphorus

D || neon

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Answer:C phosphorus
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The answer is C. Phosphorus
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