The total number of electrons in a nitrogen atom is 7. Find the number of valence electrons in it.

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Nitrogen contains 7 electrons. So, the electronic configuration is 2, 5. As the outermost orbit has 5 electrons, hence, it has 5 valence electrons.

Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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