Question

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complete the statement by entering a number.
a neutral n atom has i valence electron(s).

Explanation:

Step1: Recall nitrogen's electron - configuration

Nitrogen has an atomic number of 7. Its electron - configuration is 1s²2s²2p³.

Step2: Determine valence electrons

The electrons in the outermost shell are valence electrons. For nitrogen, the outermost shell is the second shell (n = 2), and it has 2s²2p³ electrons in the outermost shell. The sum of electrons in the outermost shell is 2 + 3=5.

Answer:

5