Question

The atomic number of an element X is 7.

a) How many shells are present in one atom of X?
b) Will it form an ionic or a covalent compound?
c) Give reason for your answer in b. ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

a) 2 shells

b) covalent bond

c) element X (Nitrogen) can form three covalent bonds, since it has atomic no. 7, since it has a valency of 5 electrons.