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Yes. The ammonium ion has a formula of NH4+ and has a positive charge so it is a cation.

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Yes, ammonium is a cation. It has a positive charge and is formed by attaching a hydrogen ion to an ammonia molecule (NH3).

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What is a cation and what cation is found in ammonium nitrate?

A cation is a positively charged ion. In ammonium nitrate, the cation present is the ammonium ion (NH4+).


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