An Atom of Nitrogen Attracts Electrons More Strongly Than an Atom

question 36

Multiple Choice

An atom of nitrogen attracts electrons more strongly than an atom of hydrogen. Which of the following BEST describes ammonia (NH3) ?

• A)The nitrogen is more slightly positive.
• B)The nitrogen is strongly negative.
• C)The hydrogens are more slightly positive.
• D)The hydrogens are strongly negative.
• E)Charges balance out and none of the atoms has any charge.

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