Properties of Ammonium Chloride

The video tutorial explains the composition of ammonium chloride (NH4Cl), identifying it as an ionic compound composed of ammonium (NH4+) and chloride (Cl-) ions. It details the ionic charges of these ions and describes how NH4Cl dissolves in water, separating into its constituent ions.

What is the charge of the ammonium ion in NH4Cl?

• 2-

• 1-

• 2+

• 1+

Which ion in NH4Cl has a negative charge?

• Ammonium ion

• Hydroxide ion

• Sodium ion

• Chloride ion

What type of compound is NH4Cl?

• Metallic compound

• Covalent compound

• Molecular compound

• Ionic compound

How many ions are present in NH4Cl?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What happens to NH4Cl when it is dissolved in water?

• It forms a precipitate

• It evaporates

• It remains unchanged

• It dissociates into ions