Ammonium Phosphate Ions and Charges

The video tutorial explains how to determine the number of ions in ammonium phosphate (NH4)3PO4. It covers the identification of ammonium and phosphate ions, their charges, and how to count them. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of memorizing these common ions in chemistry. It also explains the balancing of ionic charges between the ammonium ions and the phosphate ion, resulting in an ionic bond. The video concludes with a summary of the ion counting process.

What are the two ions present in ammonium phosphate?

• Ammonium and Nitrate

• Ammonium and Phosphate

• Sodium and Chloride

• Calcium and Carbonate

What is the charge of the ammonium ion?

• 2+

• 3-

• 1-

• 1+

How many ammonium ions are present in ammonium phosphate?

• Four

• Two

• Three

• One

What is the charge of the phosphate ion?

• 1+

• 2-

• 3-

• 2+

How many phosphate ions are present in ammonium phosphate?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is the total positive charge contributed by the ammonium ions in ammonium phosphate?

• 4+

• 3+

• 2+

• 1+

What type of bond is formed between the ions in ammonium phosphate?

• Covalent bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Metallic bond

• Ionic bond