Question

The number of electron pairs shared between two nitrogen atoms in N2 molecule is

Answer 1

Answer:Three pairs

Explanation:

Molecular nitrogen consists of two nitrogen atoms triple bonded to each other and, as with all molecules, the sharing of these three pairs of electrons between the two nitrogen atoms allows for the filling of their outer electron shells, making the molecule more stable than the individual nitrogen atoms.

Answer 2

Answer:

A nitrogen atom has 5 electrons in its outer shell. Two nitrogen atoms will each share three electrons to form three covalent bonds and make a nitrogen molecule (N2). By sharing the six electrons where the shells touch each nitrogen atom can count 8 electrons in its outer shell.