Question

To achieve an octet in the valence energy level, a nitrogen atom will lose five electrons.
True
False

Answer 1

false the outter most shell has 5 electron so it is easy to gain 2 electron other than loosing 5

Answer 2

@shameer1 , gain 3, or 2? :S

Answer 3

it could do either

Answer 4

sorry 3

Answer 5

loose 5 or gain 3

Answer 6

loose 5 is hard, as @shameer1 . In fact, it is VERY hard.

Answer 7

*lose

Answer 8

but this question is looking for octet in the valence energy level so that means gain 3 and the answer is False

Answer 9

VALENCE is tthe important word

Answer 10

I think the question is asking "is it possible"

Answer 11

would the Nitrogen have any valence electrons if has lost its outer shell?