Its constituent elements are Hydrogen and Nitrogen. They form Ammonia (NH3). These two elements are bonded together by covalent bonding. This compound consists of 1 atom of Nitrogen and 3 atoms of Hydrogen. Nitrogen has 5 electrons, while hydrogen has 1 electron each. When they come together, the nitrogen atom would provide the hydrogen atoms with a full valence shell to form a stable structure, while the 3 hydrogen atoms would provide the ammonia with the 3 needed electrons to form a stable structure (Nitrogen would have 8 valence electrons, hydrogen would have 2 valence electrons).
What is Ammonia commonly found in/used for - Most popularly, in consumer and commercial products to clean grime or fertilise crops.
Harmful effects of Ammonia - Even in low concentrations, inhaling ammonia or getting the solution on your skin could cause burning, fainting or death.
The atomic structure is shown below.
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