Question

Lewis Structures are used to describe the covalent bonding in molecules and ions. Draw a Lewis structure for NO3- and answer the following questions based on your drawing.

1. For the central nitrogen atom:

The number of lone pairs = ________
The number of single bonds=_______
The number of double bonds= ______

2. The central nitrogen atom :

Answer 1

Answer:

The lewis structure for NO₃⁻ is shown in the attachment below

For the central nitrogen atom:

The number of lone pairs = 0

The number of single bonds = 2  

The number of double bonds= 1

Explanation:

The lewis structure for NO₃⁻ is shown in the attachment below.

From the Lewis structure

For the central nitrogen atom:

The number of lone pairs = 0

The number of single bonds = 2  

The number of double bonds= 1