Which of the following is the first step in balancing a chemical equation?
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Answer:
Lewis structure for nitrogen triiodide, is given in the attachment.
Explanation:
Given:
The given compound is Nitrogen triiodide. In which 1 atom of Nitrogen combines with 3 atoms of Iodine. Both Nitrogen and Iodine are non-metals,So they form covalent bond by sharing of electrons.
The electron configuration of Nitrogen and Iodine is given below;
There are 5 electrons in valance shell of Nitrogen atom and 7 electrons in valance shell of Iodine atom.
So, 3 atom of Iodine shares 1 electron with 1 electrons of Nitrogen.
The Lewis dot Structure is in the attachment.
