EVERYONE WANTS AMMONIA!

Ammonia is a very useful molecule! It is commonly used in fertilizer. Ammonia can also be used a household cleaner. When it is dissolved in water, it becomes known as ammonium hydroxide. It leaves a streak-free shine and is commonly used to clean glass, stainless-steel, and ovens. Ammonia is less commonly used a stimulant, antimicrobial agent for food products, woodworking, and as a  fuel. Obtain some ammonia for some streak-free windows and for green, healthy grass!

Forces of Attraction

• Dipole-Dipole
• London Dispersion Forces
• Hydrogen Bonding

Polarity of Ammonia

Ammonia is a polar molecule. The hydrogen atoms are slightly more positive than the slightly negative nitrogen atom. The nitrogen has two electrons, which are not bonded to any other atoms. These are called lone pairs. The lone pairs indicate that ammonia's structure is not symmetrical, and the electrons are not evenly distributed.

Valence Structure of Ammonia

Ammonia is a molecule, which is a combination of nitrogen and hydrogen. Ammonia has the formula of NH3. Nitrogen is the central atom and has five valence electrons. Hydrogen has one valence electron. Each of the three hydrogen atoms will share its electrons with nitrogen to form a covalent bond. Nitrogen has two left over electrons that do not bond.