Question

write the name pf the compound (NH4)2So4 and mention the ions present in it

Answer 1

Ammonium  sulphate is the name of compound..

⇒ NH₄ is the cation with positive charge +1.
⇒ SO₄ is the anion with negative charge -2..

Answer 2

The compound (NH₄)₂SO₄ is called ammonium sulphate and the ions present in the compound is namely ammonium and sulphate ion.

• Ammonium sulphate (NH₄)₂SO₄ is an inorganic salt having a variety of commercial applications.
• The most common application is as a soil fertilizer. It is composed of 21% nitrogen and 24% sulphur.
• The ions present in the given compound is as follows;

1. NH₄⁺ is a polyatomic positive ion (cation) with the charge +1.
2. SO₄²⁻ is a negative ion (anion) with the charge -2.