How Many Bonding Electrons Are Assigned to the Nitrogen Atom

question 178

Multiple Choice

How many bonding electrons are assigned to the nitrogen atom in the Lewis structure of ammonia (NH₃) ?

• A)3
• B)6
• C)5
• D)8
• E)4

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