Nitrogen (N)normally Forms Only Three Covalent Bonds Because It Has

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 do you predict to be the charge on this molecule?

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