What needs to be done to convert a neutral nitrogen atom into an N^-3 species? A)add three electrons B)remove three electrons C)remove three protons D)add three protons E)add three nitrogens

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To convert a neutral nitrogen atom into an $N^{3-}$ ion (which is what "N^-3" implies, indicating a nitrogen ion with a -3 charge), three electrons need to be added. This increases the electron count without changing the number of protons, resulting in a -3 charge.

What Needs to Be Done to Convert a Neutral Nitrogen