Ionic or covalent- check this please

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NH4NO3, or ammonium nitrate, is classified as an ionic compound due to its composition of NH4+ and NO3- ions. While the bonds within the ammonium (NH4+) and nitrate (NO3-) ions are covalent, the overall structure of NH4NO3 is ionic. This distinction is crucial for understanding the nature of chemical bonding in compounds.

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Classify each of the following as ionic or covalent. I did all but I am not really sure about this one. NH4NO3 I put covalent. Is this correct? Thanks
 
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Well no because NH4NO3 is comprised of a NH4+ ion and a NO3- ion. The bonds in the ions themselves, however, are covalent, but the answer you are looking for is ionic.
 

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