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  • Lone Pairs in Nitrogen Molecules (N2): A Detailed Explanation
    A nitrogen molecule (N₂) has one lone pair of electrons on each nitrogen atom.

    Here's why:

    * Nitrogen's Electron Configuration: Nitrogen has 5 valence electrons.

    * Triple Bond: In a nitrogen molecule, the two nitrogen atoms form a triple bond, sharing 6 electrons.

    * Lone Pair: Each nitrogen atom has 2 electrons left over after forming the triple bond. These two electrons form a lone pair on each nitrogen atom.

    So, there are two lone pairs total in a nitrogen molecule, one on each nitrogen atom.

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