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Elements in the same family, or group will contain the same number of valence electrons and have many similar characteristics.
Nitrogen typically forms chemical bonds in which it either gains or shares 3 electrons. So 3 is the number, or more precisely -3, since gaining electrons gives a negative charge.
No, nitrogen does not become a negative ion before bonding. Nitrogen typically forms covalent bonds, in which it shares electrons with other atoms.
Polar Covalent Bond.
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The Bryan Family
A shared care family is a family that shares the care load of itself between its members.
Covalent. The Nitrogen atom shares 3 of its outer electrons with 3 hydrogen atoms.
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