Ammonia is usually sold in a solution of water but is itself a pure substance.
Ammonia gas (NH3) is given off when ammonia solution is heated.
A solution of ammonia is basic, no matter the concentration.
The pH of ammonia solution is about 11. In a 1M ammonia solution (my guess is 17g/L), about 0.42% of the ammonia is converted to ammonium (my guess is 0.07 g/L), equivalent to a pH of 11.63.
Ammonia solution (without any impurities) is colorless.
To prepare a liter of 10% ammonia solution from the official strong solution: Calculate the volume of the concentrated ammonia solution needed using the dilution formula: C1V1 = C2V2. Measure the calculated volume of the concentrated ammonia solution and add distilled water to make a total volume of 1 liter. Mix thoroughly to ensure uniform distribution.
To prepare a dilute ammonia solution, mix a small amount of concentrated ammonia solution with a large amount of water in a clean container. Always add the ammonia solution to the water slowly and carefully, as ammonia is caustic and can release fumes. It's important to wear proper protective gear such as gloves and goggles while handling ammonia.
Ammonia is a base, and will turn red litmus blue.
Ammonia solution and ammonium hydroxide are often used interchangeably to refer to a solution of ammonia gas dissolved in water. However, strictly speaking, ammonia solution is a solution of ammonia gas (NH3) in water, while ammonium hydroxide refers to a solution of ammonium ions (NH4+) and hydroxide ions (OH-) in water. In practice, both terms are commonly used to describe the same solution.
Concentrated ammonia solution is a solution of ammonia gas dissolved in water. It is typically a clear liquid with a strong, pungent odor. This solution is often used in cleaning products, fertilizers, and various industrial processes.
ammonium hydroxide, also called ammonia solution, ammonia water, aqueous ammonia, or aqua ammonia, solution of ammonia gas in water, a common commercial form of ammonia. It is a colourless liquid with a strong characteristic odour.
In a 1M ammonia solution (my guess is 17g/L), about 0.42% of the ammonia is converted to ammonium (my guess is 0.07 g/L), equivalent to a pH of 11.63.
Water ammonia solution is an electrolyte.