Which of the following are descriptive of the neutral atom with the electron configuration of 1s22s22p3? Select all that apply.

It has 3 electrons in an excited state.
It is in its ground state.
It is an atom of nitrogen.
Its electron configuration can also be written [Ne]2p3.
It has 3 electrons in its highest energy sublevel.

What is the difference between covalent bonds and ionic bonds? covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms; ionic bonds involve the electrical attraction between charged atoms. covalent bonds involve the transfer of electrons between charged atoms; ionic bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms. covalent bonds involve the sharing of pairs of electrons between atoms; ionic bonds involve the sharing of single electrons between atoms. covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms; ionic bonds involve the sharing of protons between charged atoms.