Question

Glycine is a building block used in the synthesis of proteins found in heart muscle. a) Add lone pairs to atoms where needed.
b) Count the number of valence electrons in a molecule of glycine.
c) Determine the shape around the nitrogen atom, both carbon atoms and the oxygen atom that is bonded to hydrogen.
d) Label all of the polar bonds.
e) Is glycine a polar or nonpolar molecule? Explain.