Question

which of these is the correct lewis dot structure for the nitrogen atom?

Explanation:

Nitrogen has 5 valence electrons. In a Lewis - dot structure, we represent valence electrons as dots around the symbol of the element. The correct Lewis - dot structure for nitrogen should have 5 dots around the 'N' symbol.

Answer:

The structure with 5 dots around the 'N' (the third option among the ones shown as it has two dots on one side and one dot on each of the other three sides) is the correct Lewis - dot structure for the nitrogen atom.