Nitrogen (N) is much more electronegative than hydrogen (H). Which of the following statements is correct about the atoms in ammonia (NH3)?
A) Each hydrogen atom has a partial positive charge; the nitrogen atom has a partial negative charge.
B) The nitrogen atom has a strong positive charge; each hydrogen atom has a strong positive charge.
C) Each hydrogen atom has a slight negative charge; the nitrogen atom has a strong positive charge.
D) The nitrogen atom has a slight positive charge; each hydrogen atom has a slight negative charge.
E) There are covalent bonds between the hydrogen atoms and polar bonds between each hydrogen atom and the nitrogen atom.
Diagrams showing the multiple energy shells and orbitals of a nitrogen atom
Examples of hydrogen bonds
Hydrogen bonding patterns for the a- and 310 helices
Creating Trans Fatty Acids Hydrogenating, or adding hydrogen
Hydrogen bond
If 250. L of nitrogen reacts with 582 L of hydrogen by the reaction: N2(g) + 3 H2(g) 2 NH3(g), ...