Did I Illustrate Hydrogen Bonding in NH3 Correctly?

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The discussion centers on the illustration of hydrogen bonding in ammonia (NH3). The user presented a diagram attempting to depict NH3 as both a donor and acceptor of hydrogen bonds, with solid lines representing covalent bonds and stars indicating hydrogen bonds. Despite the diagram's chaotic appearance, participants confirmed that the representation of hydrogen bonding among NH3 molecules is conceptually correct. The key takeaway is that NH3 can form hydrogen bonds with other NH3 molecules, which is crucial for understanding its properties.

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hydrogen bonding with NH3 please.help.ASAP!

Homework Statement



NH3 is a donor & acceptor of hydrogen in hydrogen bond formation...Draw a diagram to show the H bonding of an ammonia molecule w/2 other NH3 molecule.

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The Attempt at a Solution




this is what i did
H H H
| | |
H-N***H-N***H-N
| | |
H H H

solid lines is covalent bond, stars are hydrogen bonds. did i do it correct?
 
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well the top and bottom H are attached to the Nitrogen...diagram didnt turn out like how i drew it...
 


Looks, uh... great!
 


lol XD
 


Ignoring the fact that it is completely scrambled looks OK to me.
 

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