Nitrogen N) Normally Forms Only Three Covalent Bonds Because It

question 4

Multiple Choice

Nitrogen N) normally forms only three covalent bonds because it has a valence of five. However, ammonium has four covalent bonds, each to a different hydrogen H) atom H has a valence of one) . Make a sketch of this molecule. Count the number of electrons in your sketch. Compare this number to the number of valence electrons in one N and four H's. What is the charge on this molecule most likely to be?

• A) +1
• B) - 1
• C) +2
• D) - 2

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