Chemistry
The electronic configuration of nitrogen is 2,5. How many electrons in the outer shell of a nitrogen atom are not involved in the formation of a nitrogen molecule.
Answer
Nitrogen has 5 electrons in its valence shell. In the formation of a nitrogen molecule, each nitrogen atom shares three electrons to complete its octet. Hence, 2 electrons in the outer shell of each nitrogen atom are not involved in bond formation. Formation of a nitrogen molecule from nitrogen atoms is shown in the diagram below:
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