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For covalent molecules, a nitrogen atom prefers to form a total of, -- single bond(s), while an oxygen atom prefers to form a total of _ single bond(s). 3; 4 4; 2 2; 1 O 1; 2 3; 2

For covalent molecules, a nitrogen atom prefers to form a total of, -- single bond(s), while an oxygen atom prefers to form a total of _ single bond(s). 3; 4 4; 2 2; 1 O 1; 2 3; 2

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For covalent molecules, a nitrogen atom prefers to form a total of _ single bond(s), while an oxygen atom prefers to form a total of __ single bond(s). 3; 4 4; 2 O 2; 1 O 1; 2 3; 2
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Covalent molecules are formed by the sharing of electrons between the atoms.

The number of single bonds formed by the atoms can be decided by its valency.

For Nitrogen:

Atomic number =7

Electronic configuration: 1s2 2s2 2p3 

Valence electrons =5

 

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