Ammonium
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Ammonium
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| Molecular formula | NH+ 4 |
| Molar mass | 18.03851 g mol−1 |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) | |
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Ammonium is an ion. It consists of an ammonia molecule, NH3, protonated (a hydrogen ion added) to make NH4+. It bonds with negative ions such as chloride to make salts such as ammonium chloride. Ammonium is slightly reducing so it can react with strong oxidizing agents.
