Which of the following is likely to form the greatest number of bonds? a. hydrogen, atomic number 1 b. sodium, atomic number 11 c. nitrogen, atomic number 7 d. neon, atomic number 10 e. oxygen, atomic number 8

Answer is Nitrogen, atomic number 7

The atomic number of nitrogen is 7. Hence, the number of electrons in the nitrogen atom is 7. In the nitrogen, valance electrons are 3 in number in 2P orbital. Its valency is 3. Therefore, it can make three bonds with other elements which is highest among the given options.

i believe the answer is a or 1

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