Nitrogen (N)normally Forms Only Three Covalent Bonds Because It Has

question 37

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 do you predict to be the charge on this molecule?

• A)+1
• B)-1
• C)+2
• D)-2

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