Question

“Nitrogen and Hydrogen react to form a molecule of Ammonia (NH₃). Carbon and Hydrogen react to form a molecule of Methane (CH₄).” 

For each reaction : 

a) What is the valency of each of the atom involved in the reaction? 

b) Draw the dot structure of the products that are formed.

Answer 1

a) In ammonia : Nitrogen valency – 3, Hydrogen valency – 1 

In methane : Carbon valency – 4, Hydrogen valency – 1

b)