Which of the following is the correct name for the compound NH₄NO₃? A) Ammonia hydrogen nitrate B) Ammonia hydrogen nitride C) Ammonium nitric acid D) Ammonium nitrate E) Ammonium nitride

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The compound name follows the pattern of [cation][anion], where the cation is ammonium (NH4+) and the anion is nitrate (NO3-). The numbers and letters in between indicate the arrangement of atoms in the compound, but do not affect the overall name. Therefore, the correct name is ammonium nitrate.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Name for the Compound