Electron pair dot structure
in the case of ammonia is illustrated by the valence electrons surrounding the nitrogen atom.
The Lewis point arrangement for ammonia exhibits that the nitrogen atom unites 1 pair of electrons with each of the three H atoms, resulting in a complete of 3 connected pairs of electrons.
The ammonia molecule adopts
a trigonal pyramidal form because of the placement of the outer electrons according to its Electron pair dot structure.
In the Lewis symbol representation of NH3, the nitrogen atom is encircled by three spots, each representing a pair of joined electrons with a hydrogen atom.
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