Describe what happens to the electron configurations of lithium and nitrogen when they react to form lithium nitride. Select all true statements. O Nitrogen (1s²2s²2p³) gains three electrons to form N³ (1s²2s²2p°). O Nitrogen (1s²2s²2p³) gains three electrons to form N³ (1s²2s²). O Lithium (1s²2s+) loses an electron to form Li* (1s²2s²). O Lithium (1s22s!) loses an electron to form Li* (1s²). O Both Li* and N³- achieve the electron configurations of a noble gas. O None of these.

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Describe what happens to the electron configurations of lithium and nitrogen when they react to form lithium nitride. Select all true
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O Nitrogen (1s²2s²2p³) gains three electrons to form Nº (1s²2s²2p°).
O Nitrogen (1s²2s²2p³) gains three electrons to form N³ (1s²2s²).
O Lithium (1s²2s+) loses an electron to form Li* (1s²2s²).
O Lithium (1s²2s') loses an electron to form Li* (1s²).
O Both Li* and N³- achieve the electron configurations of a noble gas.
O None of these.
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Transcribed Image Text:Describe what happens to the electron configurations of lithium and nitrogen when they react to form lithium nitride. Select all true statements. O Nitrogen (1s²2s²2p³) gains three electrons to form Nº (1s²2s²2p°). O Nitrogen (1s²2s²2p³) gains three electrons to form N³ (1s²2s²). O Lithium (1s²2s+) loses an electron to form Li* (1s²2s²). O Lithium (1s²2s') loses an electron to form Li* (1s²). O Both Li* and N³- achieve the electron configurations of a noble gas. O None of these. eTextbook and Media Attempts: 0 of 15 used Submit Answer Save for Later étv 16 МacВook Air DII DD 80 888 F9 F10 F8 F6 F7 F5
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