Is Ammonium ionic or covalent?

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Is Ammonium ionic or covalent?

2006-11-27 08:54:53 · 3 answers · asked by Brittney B 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Ammonium (NH4+) is a polyatomic ion. That means that it is composed of a group of atoms that are covalently bound together. As a whole, that group has a charge of +1.

Because this group of atoms has a charge, it is an ion, and can form ionic bonds with other ions. So in summary, ammonium itself is a covalent compound, but it is able to form ionic bonds with other substances.

2006-11-27 09:03:49 · answer #1 · answered by Jeanne S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

ammonium is the name of an ion

2006-11-27 17:20:40 · answer #2 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I didn't thoroughly read the article, but I'm sure it said ionic.

2006-11-27 17:03:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋