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How many bonds are found in N2 single? Double? Triple?

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How many single bonds does n2 have?

three

A nitrogen atom has 5 electrons in its outer shell. Two nitrogen atoms will each share three electrons to form three covalent bonds and make a nitrogen molecule (N2). By sharing the six electrons where the shells touch each nitrogen atom can count 8 electrons in its outer shell.

Double:

three

Two nitrogen atoms will each share three electrons to form three covalent bonds and make a nitrogen molecule (N2). By sharing the six electrons where the shells touch each nitrogen atom can count 8 electrons in its outer shell.

Triple:

three

A nitrogen atom can fill its octet by sharing three electrons with another nitrogen atom, forming three covalent bonds, a so-called triple bond.

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