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Two nitrogen atoms are joined by

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: [C]
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: Chemical Bonding
	**Related Topics**: Covalent Bonds, Molecular Structure
	**Prerequisites**: Basic knowledge of atomic structure and bonding types.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
	Two nitrogen atoms.
	Understanding of typical bonding patterns.
**Method & Steps**:
	1.	Identify the number of valence electrons in nitrogen.
		Reasoning: Nitrogen is in group 15, so it has 5 valence electrons.
		Formula/Rule: Periodic table group number.
	2.	Determine the number of electrons needed to achieve a stable octet.
		Working: Nitrogen needs 3 more electrons to complete its octet (8 valence electrons).
		Key Point: Octet rule guides bonding.
	3.	Infer the type of bond formed.
		Result: To achieve stability, two nitrogen atoms share three pairs of electrons, forming a triple covalent bond.
		Verification: This is a known chemical structure of N2.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] :x: Double covalent bonds involve sharing of two pairs of electrons, not three.
[B] :x: Ionic bonds are formed between metals and non-metals and involve transfer of electrons, not sharing.
[C] ✓: Triple covalent bonds involve sharing of three pairs of electrons, which is the correct bonding for nitrogen.
[D] :x: A bond does exist between two nitrogen atoms.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1.[Error 1]: Confusing single, double, and triple covalent bonds. [How to avoid]: Memorize the number of electron pairs shared in each type.
		2.[Error 2]:  Assuming ionic bond formation between identical non-metal atoms. [How to avoid]: Understand that ionic bonding occurs between atoms with large differences in electronegativity.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1.[Helpful shortcut]: Memorize the common bond types of diatomic molecules like N2, O2, and H2.
		2.[Memory aid]: Remember the mnemonic 'HONC 1234' where H forms 1 bond, O forms 2, N forms 3, and C forms 4 bonds.

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The double covalent bond

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Ionic bond

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The correct Option is "The triple covalent bond"

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