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alkaline.It contain a lone pair.So it can donate this making it a base
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∙ 13y agoIt is basic as ammonia (NH3) accepts an proton to form NH4 +
Acids give away protons and bases give hydroxyl ions
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∙ 10y agoIt is a basic gas.It is a weak base.
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∙ 14y agoAmmonia is a weak base.
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Is ammonia alkaline or is it an acid or neutral?
alkaline
Is ammonia colourless and odourless?
Ammonia is a colourless alkaline gas with a pungent odor and acid taste
Is metal polish acid or alkali?
Alkaline. If you use 'Brasso' a commercially available brass polish, you can smell the ammonia. Hence it is alkaline.
Can sulfuric acid react with the alkaline gas?
Yes,they can undergo a neutralization reaction, the reaction between sulfuric acid and ammonia is feasible.
Which substance neutralize acid without leaving an alkaline solution?
Ammonia may neutralized aqueous acids and after heating the solution is no more basic or alkaline.
Is ammonia alkaline or is it an acid or neutral?
alkaline
Can ammonia be diluted to a weak acid?
No, because it is not an acid. it is a base
Is ammonium chloride acid or alkali?
An ammonia solution is alkaline.
Is ammonia colourless and odourless?
Ammonia is a colourless alkaline gas with a pungent odor and acid taste
Is the active compound in ammonia acetic acid?
No. Acetic acid is the active compound in vinegar. Ammonia is its own compound, though it is diluted in water for household use.
What is the formula for alum aqua ammonia nitric acid aqua regia ammonia in alcohol asbestos and aspirin?
the aqueous solution of ammonia; liquid ammonia; often called aqua ammonia. Ammonia diluted with distilled water
Is metal polish acid or alkali?
Alkaline. If you use 'Brasso' a commercially available brass polish, you can smell the ammonia. Hence it is alkaline.
Can sulfuric acid react with the alkaline gas?
Yes,they can undergo a neutralization reaction, the reaction between sulfuric acid and ammonia is feasible.
Is ammonia a strong acid or a strong base?
Ammonia is a weak basic (alkaline) with a pH of 11.5. Ammonia is weak because it only partially ionizes.
Which substance neutralize acid without leaving an alkaline solution?
Ammonia may neutralized aqueous acids and after heating the solution is no more basic or alkaline.
Is salt an acid?
It depends you can sometimes get an alkaline salt.if you use a strong acid and a weak base during neutralisation you will get an acidic salt (eg. Ammonia chloride. Made from hydrochloric acid and ammonia) However, if you use a weak acid and a strong base during neutralisation you will get an alkaline salt (eg. Sodium ethanoate. Made from sodium hydroxide and ethanoic acid)
Why ammonia is used in iron limit test?
purple colour of ferrous thioglycolate is formed only when alkaline medium is maintained, it can be done by using dil.ammonia in presence of citric acid.
