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OpenStudy (anonymous):
Valence electron configuration of Nitrogen; 1s22s22p3 - From Sparknotes Nitrogen has 5 valence electrons so why is it not just 2s22p3?
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OpenStudy (abb0t):
Because you also have the electrons from the 1s orbital shell.
OpenStudy (abb0t):
Those are just valence elctrons are the ones that are in the outer shell of the atom.
OpenStudy (abb0t):
And these are the ones that undergo reaction.
OpenStudy (anonymous):
I'm still confused sorry - isn't the Valence Shell Electron Configuration just meant to show the outer electrons? (i.e valence electrons?) And there are 5 of those?
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