CHEM 12 U
Experimental evidence suggests that the nitrogen atom in ammonia, NH3, has four identical orbitals in the shape of a pyramid or tetrahedron.
a. Draw an energy level diagram to show the formation of these hybrid orbitals. (Hint: No electron promotion is required)

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CHEM 12 U
Experimental evidence suggests that the nitrogen atom in ammonia, NH3, has four identical orbitals in the shape of a pyramid or tetrahedron.
a. Draw an energy level diagram to show the formation of these hybrid orbitals. (Hint: No electron promotion is required)

anonymous · Answer

I just really don't get it.
N has 5 valence electrons, 3 unpaired. There are 3 H with 1 unpaired electron each.

anonymous · Answer

Why does hybridization need to occur in the first place?