Which statement correctly describes the types of chemical bonds present in a crystal…
CHEMISTRY · Single correct · A Level · Chemistry · Bonding · Bonding
Problem
Which statement correctly describes the types of chemical bonds present in a crystal of ammonium nitrate, NH₄NO₃?
(a) Only ionic bonds are present throughout the crystal.
(b) Covalent bonds exist within the polyatomic ions, and hydrogen bonds hold the ions together in the lattice.
(c) Covalent bonds exist within the polyatomic ions, and ionic bonds hold the ions together in the lattice.
(d) Ionic bonds exist within the polyatomic ions, and covalent bonds hold the ions together in the lattice.