Nitrogen is a group 15 element. What does being in this group imply about the structure of the nitrogen atom?

O A. Nitrogen has 15 valence electrons.

OB.

Nitrogen has 15 neutrons.

OC. Nitrogen has 5 valence electrons.

D.

Nitrogen has 5 neutrons.

D. Nitrogen has 5 valence electrons.

Explanation:

Nitrogen is an element in group 5A of the periodic table. Elements in group 5A all contain just 5 valence electrons. (Electrons in the outer shell).

**Elements are organized into these groups in a periodic table based on the number of valence electrons which determines their charge. (Does not apply to transition metals)