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4. Remaining electrons form

LONE PAIRS to complete

octet as needed.

3. Form a sigma bond

between the central atom

and surrounding atoms.

Building a Dot Structure

3 BOND PAIRS and 1 LONE PAIR.

Note that N has a share in 4 pairs (8 electrons), while

each H shares 1 pair.

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