ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Ammonium

Ammonium is a group of chemicals that contain nitrogen and hydrogen atoms. It's kind of like a club, where nitrogen and hydrogen get together to hang out.

In simpler terms, imagine you have two toys. One toy is a nitrogen (N) and the other is a hydrogen (H). When you put them together, they form a new toy called ammonium (NH4+).

Ammonium can be found in lots of things, like fertilizer that helps plants grow big and strong. It can also be found in cleaning products or other chemicals that we use in our daily lives.

If you ever smell something really strong, like when you clean the bathroom or the floor, it's probably because of ammonium. But don't worry, as long as you use it safely and follow the instructions, ammonium can be very helpful!