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Ammonium Ion

Description:

The ammonium ion is a positively charged polyatomic ion with the chemical formula NH₄⁺. It consists of four hydrogen atoms attached to a nitrogen atom.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: In chemistry, the ammonium ion is formed when ammonia (NH₃) gains a hydrogen ion (H⁺).

Sample Sentence: The solubility of salts containing the ammonium ion increases with temperature.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Referring to compounds or substances that contain the ammonium ion.

Sample Sentence: The laboratory provided a wide range of ammonium ion-based compounds for the experiment.

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