Ionic or covalent- check this please

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NH4NO3 is classified as an ionic compound because it consists of the NH4+ ion and the NO3- ion. While the bonds within these ions are covalent, the overall structure is ionic due to the electrostatic attraction between the positively and negatively charged ions. The distinction between ionic and covalent bonds is crucial for understanding compound classification. Therefore, the initial classification of NH4NO3 as covalent is incorrect. The correct classification is ionic.

Nov 10, 2005

jewilki1

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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Nov 10, 2005

Cesium

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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