Nitrogen atoms have five valence electrons. In the periodic table, valence electrons are those that surround an atom’s nucleus.

Each element has a different number of valence electrons determined by their position on the table. For example, nitrogen is in group 15 and its valence electron configuration consists of five elements: one s orbital with three valence electrons, two p orbitals each containing two valance electrons and one d orbital with five valance electrons. Elements can also share or transfer their valency to other atoms; this process occurs during chemical reactions such as combustion. As for all matter, it takes energy to take away or add space between these highly charged particles (electrons). This means that nitrogen bonds tightly when sharing/transferring its valency particularly due to how close the valence electrons are packed together.