The outer electron shell of a nitrogen atom can hold up to eight electrons but contains only five.As a result,nitrogen can form ________ covalent bonds.
A) Zero
B) One
C) Three
D) Eight

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Nitrogen has five electrons in its outer shell, which means it requires three more to complete its octet. Therefore, it can form three covalent bonds by sharing three electrons with other atoms.

The Outer Electron Shell of a Nitrogen Atom Can Hold