How Many Hydrogen Atoms Would Bind with One Nitrogen Atom

Question

How many hydrogen atoms would bind with one nitrogen atom to create a neutrally charged molecule?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) 5

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen has five valence electrons and needs three more to complete its octet, so it forms three covalent bonds with hydrogen atoms, resulting in NH3 (ammonia).