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Nitrogen is a group 15 element. What does being in this group imply about the structure of the nitrogen atom?
O A. Nitrogen has 15 valence electrons.
OB.
Nitrogen has 15 neutrons.
OC. Nitrogen has 5 valence electrons.
D.
Nitrogen has 5 neutrons.

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Answer:

D. Nitrogen has 5 valence electrons.

Explanation:

Nitrogen is an element in group 5A of the periodic table. Elements in group 5A all contain just 5 valence electrons. (Electrons in the outer shell).

**Elements are organized into these groups in a periodic table based on the number of valence electrons which determines their charge. (Does not apply to transition metals)

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Answer:

C. Nitrogen has 5 valence electrons.

Explanation:

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