The Name for NH₄NO₃ Is

question 40

Multiple Choice

The name for NH₄NO₃ is

• A) ammonium nitrate.
• B) ammonium nitrogen trioxide.
• C) ammonia nitrogen oxide.
• D) hydrogen nitrogen oxide.
• E) hydrogen nitrate.

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Definitions:

Coordinate Covalent

A type of chemical bond where both electrons come from the same atom, typically seen in complex ions or molecules where a metal atom is bonded to one or more ligands.

Alkaline Earth Elements

A group of elements in the periodic table comprising beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, and radium, characterized by their two valence electrons.

Transition Metals

Elements found in the central block of the periodic table, characterized by their ability to form variable oxidation states and to create colored compounds.

Covalent Bond

A type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of valence electrons, creating a stable balance of attractive and repulsive forces between atoms.