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Why do atoms bond with each other?
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11. Bonding & Molecular Structure
Chemical Bonds
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In general, how many covalent bonds does a nitrogen atom typically form in a stable compound?
A
3
B
4
C
2
D
1
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Recall that nitrogen has 5 valence electrons, as it is in group 15 of the periodic table.
Understand that nitrogen tends to complete its octet by sharing electrons through covalent bonds.
Since nitrogen has 5 valence electrons, it needs 3 more electrons to complete its octet, which it achieves by forming 3 covalent bonds.
Recognize that these 3 covalent bonds can be single, double, or a combination, but the total number of bonds formed to satisfy the octet is typically 3.
Therefore, in most stable compounds, a nitrogen atom forms 3 covalent bonds to achieve a full octet.
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