Question

the ionic compound nh₄hco₃ can be added to cookie dough to help the cookies rise in the oven. what is its name? refer to a periodic table and a list of polyatomic ions. its name is

Explanation:

• First, recognize that \(NH_4^+\) is the ammonium ion (a polyatomic ion).
• Then, note that \(HCO_3^-\) is the bicarbonate ion (another polyatomic ion).
• For ionic compounds, the name is formed by stating the cation (positive ion) first and then the anion (negative ion).

Answer:

ammonium bicarbonate