Question 26

(Multiple Choice)

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.

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