How many covalent bonds does nitrogen form if each of its unpaired electrons participate in one bond?

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17 January, 17:27

How many covalent bonds does nitrogen form if each of its unpaired electrons participate in one bond?

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Stephen Hamilton · Answer 1

There are a total of four (4) covalent bonds does nitrogen form if each unpaired electrons participate in one bond and a neutral carbon atom has six electrons. The nearest neon, noble gas has ten electrons. However, the valence shell has four electrons, each unpaired.