Question

how would the electron configuration of nitrogen change to make a stable configuration?
(1 point)
it would lose five electrons.
it would gain two electrons.
it would lose four electrons.
it would gain three electrons.

Explanation:

Nitrogen has 5 valence electrons. To achieve a stable electron configuration (like the noble gases which have 8 valence electrons), it needs to gain 3 electrons.

Answer:

It would gain three electrons.