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Question
The total number of electrons in a nitrogen atom is 7. Find the number of valence electrons in it.
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Solution
Nitrogen contains 7 electrons. So, the electronic configuration is 2, 5. As the outermost orbit has 5 electrons, there are 5 valence electrons in it.
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