Which of the following best describes what happens when a nitrogen atom forms a nitrogen ion?

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When a nitrogen atom forms a nitrogen ion, it gains three electrons. This is because nitrogen has five valence electrons in its outer shell and it will want to gain three electrons to fill its outer shell and become more stable. The nitrogen ion will have a charge of -3, since it now has three more negatively charged electrons than positively charged protons.

Which of the Following Best Describes What Happens When a Nitrogen