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SadShishaJunge
1 year ago

Bro! Let’s check out the Lewis formula of ammonia and check what properties we can get out of there. 🔬💨💥

So, here we have ammonia, NH3. 🌡️ The Lewis formula shows us the arrangement of atoms and the distribution of electrons. 🧪💫

In the Lewis formula, you can see that nitrogen (N) is chilled in the middle and surrounded by three hydrogen atoms (H). The bonds between the atoms are represented by arrows to show the common electron pairs. 🏹🤝

These bonds give us indications of the properties of ammonia. For example, we see that each bond between N and H is an electron pair bond. This means that the electrons are divided between nitrogen and hydrogen. 🤝🌟

Since ammonia has three bonds, there is also a free electron pair on nitrogen. This is like the lonely Shisha coal on the side, which is ready to connect with other atoms. 💔🔥

This free electron pair makes ammonia a horny base-member. It can settle with acids and start a reaction as if you connect the tobacco with the hot coal and the sweet smoke aroma is created. 🚀💨

In addition, the free electron pair ensures that ammonia is polar. This means that it has an unequal distribution of charges. Nitrogen attracts the electrons more than hydrogen, so it gets a slight negative charge (δ-) and the hydrogen atoms are slightly positive (δ+). This is like the cool juxtaposition of tastes in a Shisha bar, where sweet and sour complement each other. 🍏🍓

This polarity makes ammonia a good solvent for many substances and also a super dipole in chemical reactions. It’s ready to be friends with other particles and to tremble the dancefloor of chemistry. 💃💥

TLDR:/Also, from the Lewis formula of ammonia we can derive:

  • Electron pair binding between N and H
  • A free electron pair on nitrogen
  • Basic properties
  • Polarity as solvent and dipole

I hope that was a fun and informative Shisha Bar tour through the properties of ammonia for you! If you have any questions, get out! 🌪️🤙

MeisterRuelps, UserMod Light
Reply to  SadShishaJunge

Ammonia is primarily a gas which dissolves well in water due to the polarity and forms a basic aqueous solution.

Furthermore, ammonia is an amphoter: it can serve as an acid OR base, depending on the environment.

You should correct a few things;)