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IUPAC name
Ammonium ion
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Systematic IUPAC name
Azanium[1] | |||
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3D model (JSmol)
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ChemSpider | |||
MeSH | D000644 | ||
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Properties | |||
NH+ 4 | |||
Molar mass | 18.04 g·mol−1 | ||
Acidity (pKa) | 9.25 | ||
Conjugate base | Ammonia | ||
Structure | |||
Tetrahedral | |||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |||
Infobox references | |||
Ammonium is an ion. It is an ammonia molecule, NH3, protonated (with 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.