Question

What would be atomicity of $N{H}_4^{+}$ and $C{l}^{-}$ in ammonium chloride?

• A. Molecule, Cation and Anion.
• B. Ion, Cation and Anion.
• C. Element, Molecule and Molecule.
• D. Molecule, Anion And Cation.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Molecule, Anion And Cation.

Atomicity is defined as the number of atoms present in an element or a compound.

$N{H}_4^{+}$:- It is pentatomic cation as it has one atom of nitrogen and four atoms of hydrogen.

$C{l}^{-}$:- It is monoatomic anion as it has only one atom of chlorine.