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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds

Question 7 • IA-Chemistry A Survey of Chemistry A

What is the common name for NH3?

Answer
A
ammonia
B
mononitrogen hydride
C
mononitrogen trihydride
D
nitrogen trihydride

Explanation

NH3 is commonly called ammonia. Its formula shows one nitrogen atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms, which can also be named nitrogen trihydride, but that is not its common name.

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