Question

what is the name of the binary compound for the formula nh₄oh? enter the correct answer in the box.

Explanation:

The compound \(NH_4OH\) is composed of the ammonium ion (\(NH_4^+\)) and the hydroxide ion (\(OH^-\)). When naming ionic compounds, we name the cation first and then the anion. The cation here is ammonium (\(NH_4^+\)) and the anion is hydroxide (\(OH^-\)).

Answer:

Ammonium hydroxide