Question

The compound ammonia is composed of a single nitrogen atom bonded by single bonds to three hydrogens. How many electrons total are contained in the three single bonds?A. 6B. 5C. 3D. 4

Answer 1

Explanation:

First, let's draw the lewis structure for ammonia:

In a single bond, a pair of electrons is shared by the two atoms.

There are 3 single bonds with 2 electrons each, so there are 6 electrons.

Answer: A. 6