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Which one resembles Nitrogen (N) after losing an electron:

Correct answer: A. Oxygen (O)

  • A. Oxygen (O)
  • B. Boron (B)
  • C. Carbon (C)
  • D. Sodium (Na)

Explanation

Oxygen has 8 electrons. After losing 1 electron, it will have 7 electrons which is the same as nitrogen. So, option A is correct. Boron has 5 electrons. After losing 1 electron, it will have 4 electrons which does not resemble nitrogen having 7 electrons. Hence, option B is incorrect. Carbon has 6 electrons. After losing 1 electron, it will have 5 electrons which does not resemble nitrogen having 7 electrons. Hence, option C is incorrect. Sodium has 11 electrons. After losing 1 electron, it will have 10 electrons which does not resemble nitrogen having 7 electrons. Hence, option D is also incorrect.

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