MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #746

The number of unpaired electrons in a nitrogen atom (Z=7) is

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #746

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The number of unpaired electrons in a nitrogen atom (Z=7) is

    • A) 1
    • B) 2
    • C) 3
    • D) 4

    Answer: 3

    Explanation: Nitrogen's electron configuration is 1s² 2s² 2p³, with 3 unpaired electrons in 2p orbitals.