The electronegativity of nitrogen (N)is 3.0,while the electronegativity of hydrogen (H)is 2.1.Knowing this,consider how the electrons will be shared in ammonia (NH₃).What do you predict about the polarity of ammonia? A)Each H atom has a partial positive charge B)The N atom has a partial positive charge C)Each H atom has a partial negative charge D)The N atom has a strong positive charge

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Nitrogen is more electronegative than hydrogen, so the electrons in the covalent bond will be pulled closer to nitrogen, giving it a partial negative charge. As a result, each hydrogen atom will have a partial positive charge. This creates a polar molecule, where the overall charge is unevenly distributed.

The Electronegativity of Nitrogen (N)is 3