233k views
5 votes
What word or two-word phrase best describes the shape of the ammonia ( nh3 ) molecule?

1 Answer

3 votes
I would propose the word trigonal pyramidal or pyramidal . This is because the bond angle in ammonia ( also known as NH3) is about 107 degrees. Also please note that the number of bonding pairs of electrons in ammonia (NH3) is 3 and the Number of lone pairs of electrons in ammonia(NH3) is 1. Finally it has 8 valence electrons (5 + 3x1 = 8).
User Laurenelizabeth
by
8.6k points

No related questions found