NH4Cl is an acidic salt in nature formed from the neutralization of strong acid (HCl) with a weak base (NH4OH). The aqueous solution of ammonium chloride is slightly acidic having a pH value range from 4.5 to 6. Is nh4oh a weak base? is nh3 a weak base.

Is NH4Cl strong acid?

Ammonium chloride is a salt of strong acid which is hydrochloric acid and weak base which is ammonia.

Why NH4Cl is a base?

As mentioned in the other answer, NH4Cl is an “acidic” salt, formed by the neutralization of a strong acid (HCl) with a weak base (NH3). Therefore, when the salt is completely dissociated in an aqueous solution, it forms NH4+ and Cl- ions.