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The Outer Electron Shell of a Nitrogen Atom Can Hold

Question 59

Question 59

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The outer electron shell of a nitrogen atom can hold up to eight electrons, but contains only five. As a result, nitrogen can form _____ covalent bonds.


A) zero
B) one
C) three
D) eight

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