0 votes
22 views
ago in Chemical bonding by (139k points)
What is the formal charge of the nitrogen atom in the molecule NH4+?

1 Answer

0 votes
ago by (290 points)
The formal charge of the nitrogen atom in the molecule NH4+ can be calculated using the following formula:Formal charge =  Valence electrons of the atom  -  Non-bonding electrons  -  1/2  Bonding electrons For nitrogen in NH4+:1. Valence electrons of nitrogen = 5  as nitrogen belongs to Group 15 in the periodic table 2. Non-bonding electrons = 0  as all electrons are involved in bonding 3. Bonding electrons = 8  as there are 4 single bonds between nitrogen and hydrogen atoms, and each bond has 2 electrons Now, we can calculate the formal charge:Formal charge = 5 - 0 -  1/2  8 Formal charge = 5 - 4Formal charge = +1So, the formal charge of the nitrogen atom in the molecule NH4+ is +1.
Welcome to Sarvan Science Q&A, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of the community.
...