Is ammonium a polyatomic ion?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether ammonium qualifies as a polyatomic ion, which requires defining what a polyatomic ion is and how ammonium fits into that definition.
Answer
Yes, ammonium is a polyatomic ion.
The ammonium ion (NH4+) is a polyatomic ion.
Answer for screen readers
The ammonium ion (NH4+) is a polyatomic ion.
More Information
The ammonium ion (NH4+) is unique because it is one of the few positively charged polyatomic ions, typically referred to as polyatomic cations.
Tips
Common mistakes include confusing the ammonium ion (NH4+) with ammonia (NH3), which is not a polyatomic ion.
Sources
- Table of Polyatomic Ions - gchem - gchem.cm.utexas.edu
- Is the ammonium a polyatomic ion? - Answers - answers.com
- 4.9: Polyatomic Ions - Chemistry LibreTexts - chem.libretexts.org
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