Draw the Lewis structure for {eq}NH_3 {/eq}.
Question:
Draw the Lewis structure for {eq}NH_3 {/eq}.
Lewis Structure:
Every covalent molecule has some distribution of valence electrons involving the participating atoms. A certain number of valence electrons are shared in the form of covalent bonds, while any electrons remaining are localized on certain atoms as non-bonding (lone) pairs. The Lewis structure describes this arrangement of valence electrons in the molecule. If you want to apply a molecular geometry to the Lewis structure, then you must consider the valence electron distribution around a certain central atom (e.g. oxygen in the water molecule) and apply VSEPR theory to it.
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View this answerThe covalent molecule shown is ammonia. It has a central nitrogen atom, which itself contains 5 valence electrons as a main group 5A element. It will...
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Chapter 5 / Lesson 11What is VSEPR theory? Learn the postulates of VSEPR theory and the application of VSEPR theory in predicting the shapes of molecules. Also, see the VSEPR chart.