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How to Write the Name for NH4OH

Learning to name chemical compounds requires that you:

  • Determine the type of compound you are working with.
  • Apply the rules for naming that type of compound.
  • Practice until it becomes second nature.
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For NH4OH use the hints and resources below to help write the name.

Hint for Naming NH4OH

It's considered ionic since it's made up of NH4+ and OH- ions.

You could argue that it is molecular since it's made up of all non-metals. However, since you have two ions it's best to think of it as ionic.

To name this one look up both ions on the Common Ion Table and write the names for each.
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