Point Group C3v: NH3 Ammonia

Build ammonia, NH₃, with the Indigo® 68821W point group molecular model kit to demonstrate C_3v point group symmetry, trigonal pyramidal geometry, and σ_v mirror plane reflections. Ideal for symmetry, group theory, and inorganic chemistry courses.

The Indigo® 68821W model kit builds ammonia, NH₃, as an example of the C_3v point group. The model identifies all six symmetry elements. The identity operation E; the principal C₃ rotation axis through the nitrogen atom and center of the hydrogen triangle; two C₃ rotations; and three vertical mirror planes σ_v each through the nitrogen atom and one hydrogen atom. Other C_3v molecules include phosphine (PH₃), arsine (AsH₃), chlorosilane (SiH₃Cl), methyl bromide (CH₃Br), and phosphorus oxychloride (POCl₃).