Question

Nitrogen atom and nitride ion have same number of nucleons but different number of electrons.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

• The atomic number of the Nitrogen atom is 7 and its electronic configuration is 2, 5.
• The number of protons = 7, number of electrons = 7, and number of neutrons = 7.
• In the nitride ion $\left({\mathrm{N}}^{3-}\right)$, the number of electrons is 7 + 3 = 10.
• But, the number of protons and neutrons in the nitride ions is the same as therein Nitrogen atom.
• Therefore, the Nitrogen atom and nitride ion have the same number of nucleons.
• Hence, the given statement is True.