Name-inator Banner
Home  |  Change Level/Topics

How to Write the Formula for Ammonium chloride

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.
 Name-inator Banner

Get more practice writing formulas for compounds.

For Ammonium chloride use the hints and resources below to help write the formula.

Hint for Writing the Formula for Ammonium chloride

For Ammonium chloride we have a polyatomic ion at the beginning of the compound.
  • Look up the formula and charge for the Ammonium ion on the Common Ion Table.
  • Find the charge for chlorine on the Periodic Table.
  • Make sure the charges balance.

Ammonium chloride Resources