Ammonium facts for kids
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Ammonium
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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.
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Fumes from hydrochloric acid and ammonia forming a white cloud of ammonium chloride
See also
In Spanish: Amonio para niños
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