Problem: How many valence electrons does a nitrogen atom have? a. 5b. 8 c. 7 d. 3 e. 15

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Nitrogen belongs to Group 5A in the periodic table. 

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How many valence electrons does a nitrogen atom have? 

a. 5

b. 8 

c. 7 

d. 3 

e. 15

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