Ammonium Compounds and Reactions

What does ammonia react with to form a salt?

• Base

• Metal

• Acid

• Water

Which ammonium salt is used in smelling salts?

• Ammonium carbonate

• Ammonium chloride

• Ammonium phosphate

• Ammonium nitrate

How many ammonium ions are needed to balance a carbonate ion?

• Four

• Three

• One

• Two

What is a unique property of simple ammonium salts?

• They are insoluble in water

• They form solutions in water

• They are not used in fertilizers

• They are not reactive

What is ammonium hexachloroplatinate used for?

• Flame proofing

• Fertilizer

• Explosives

• Coating objects with platinum