Ammonium

Polyatomic ion with the formula NH₄⁺.

NH₄⁺

Ammonium is a polyatomic ion with the formula NH₄⁺. It consists of one nitrogen atom and four hydrogen atoms bonded together.

/əˈmʊnɪəm/

The name ammonium is derived from the Greek god Ammon, a Libyan form of Zeus.

ion salt

ammonium chloride ammonium nitrate

nitrogen atom hydrogen atoms

salt solution

chemical compound inorganic