Atomic Structure Question 442
Question: The nitrogen atom has 7 protons and 7 electrons, the nitride ion $ ({N^{3-}}) $ will have
Options:
A) 7 protons and 10 electrons
B) 4 protons and 7 electrons
C) 4 protons and 10 electrons
D) 10 protons and 7 electrons
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- No. of $ P=Z=7; $ No. of electrons in $ {N^{3-}}=7+3=10. $
