Question

the ammonium ion has the formula nh4 . how many nonbonding electrons must be shown in the lewis structure of the ammonium ion?

Answer 1

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