Nitrogen (N) Normally Forms Three Covalent Bonds with a Valence

question 49

Multiple Choice

Nitrogen (N) normally forms three covalent bonds with a valence of five. However, ammonium has four covalent bonds, each to a different hydrogen (H) atom (H has a valence of one) . What do you predict to be the charge on ammonium?

• A) +1
• B) -1
• C) +2
• D) -2

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