Nitrogen N) Normally Forms Only Three Covalent Bonds Because It

Multiple Choice

Nitrogen N) normally forms only three covalent bonds because it has a valence of five. However, ammonium has four covalent bonds, each to a different hydrogen H) atom H has a valence of one) . Make a sketch of this molecule. Count the number of electrons in your sketch. Compare this number to the number of valence electrons in one N and four H's. What is the charge on this molecule most likely to be?

A) +1
B) - 1
C) +2
D) - 2