Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
NH₄
N: 1 x 5 valence electrons = 5 valence electrons
H: 4 x 1 valence electrons = 4 valence electrons
Total valence electrons to account = 9
Subtract 1 electron from the total since NH₄⁺ has a plus one charge.
9 - 1 = 8 electrons
There are no nonbonding electrons in the structure.
H
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H -- N -- H
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H