How Many Total Electrons Are Assigned to the Nitrogen Atom

question 121

Multiple Choice

How many total 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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