Is NH4Cl an ionic compound?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) is classified as an ionic compound or not. To determine this, we need to consider the nature of the bonds within the compound and how it forms.
Answer
NH4Cl is an ionic compound.
The final answer is that NH4Cl is an ionic compound.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is that NH4Cl is an ionic compound.
More Information
NH4Cl (ammonium chloride) contains ionic bonding between the NH4+ cation and Cl- anion. Within the NH4+ ion, the bonds between nitrogen and hydrogen are covalent.
Tips
A common mistake is to consider only the type of bond between atoms in the molecular ion and not the ionic bond between the entire molecular ion and another ion.
Sources
- What is the bond in NH4Cl, ionic or covalent? - Quora - quora.com
- Ionic or Covalent - CHEMISTRY COMMUNITY - lavelle.chem.ucla.edu
- Is ammonium chloride ionic or covalent? - Answers.com - answers.com
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