Is NH4 ionic or covalent?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the nature of the bonding in the ammonium ion (NH4). It seeks to determine whether the bonds within the ion are ionic or covalent. Understanding this involves looking at the types of atoms involved and how they bond together.
Answer
NH4+ is covalent.
NH4+ contains covalent bonds.
Answer for screen readers
NH4+ contains covalent bonds.
More Information
NH4+ (ammonium ion) has covalent bonds between nitrogen and hydrogen atoms. However, when it forms compounds, it can participate in ionic bonding with other ions.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse the nature of NH4+ itself with the type of bonding it participates in when forming compounds.
Sources
- Is NH4+ an ionic molecule or a covalent molecule? | askIITians - askiitians.com
- How is ammonium (NH4+) an ionic bond? | Wyzant Ask An Expert - wyzant.com
- [Solved] Does NH4 contain ionic or covalent bonds | Studocu - studocu.com
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