Question

Which of the following is the correct Lewis structure for ammonia (NH3)? Note: Hydrogen and nitrogen have one and five valence electrons respectively.

Answer 1

add up all the valence electrons (3 + 5)
then divide by 2 to get the number of electron pairs/bonds

draw nitrogen in the center and hydrogen bonded to nitrogen
put the leftover electrons on the most electronegative element

Answer 2

@daltonp00

Answer 3

Closed due to answered.