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When you make ammonia solution, following equilibrium is established-
NH(3) + H(2)O <===> NH(4)(+) + OH(-).
The NH(4)+ ion can give H+ ion and hence will act as an acid.
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Does water act as an acid or base with Ammonia?
Water always acts as an acid with Ammonia ,water donates H+ ions forming the Ammonium ion NH4+.
Is ammonia a weak acid?
Ammonia typically acts as a weak base. In most acid-base reactions involving ammonia, the nitrogen atom gains a proton and gains a positive charge. The result is the ammonium cation.
Is ammonia a binary acid?
Ammonia is not an acid
Muriatic acid and ammonia?
is muriatic acid same as ammonia? Muriatic acid is industrial hydrochloric acid (HCl). Ammonia is a base (NH3).
Is ammonia is an acid?
Ammonia is a weak alkali, it is not acidic.
Does water act as an acid or base with Ammonia?
Water always acts as an acid with Ammonia ,water donates H+ ions forming the Ammonium ion NH4+.
Is ammonia a weak acid?
Ammonia typically acts as a weak base. In most acid-base reactions involving ammonia, the nitrogen atom gains a proton and gains a positive charge. The result is the ammonium cation.
Is ammonia a binary acid?
Ammonia is not an acid
What is the acid name for ammonia?
Ammonia is a base, not an acid.
Muriatic acid and ammonia?
is muriatic acid same as ammonia? Muriatic acid is industrial hydrochloric acid (HCl). Ammonia is a base (NH3).
How does acid behave chemically?
Water is amphoteric. It can act as a weak base or a weak acid. When it is acting as a weak acid, it donates a proton. For instance, it acts as such with ammonia: NH3 + H2O --> NH4+ + OH-
Is ammonia is an acid?
Ammonia is a weak alkali, it is not acidic.
Is ammonia an acid or base?
it is an acid.
Is ammonia cleaning fluid acid or alkalis?
Ammonia cleaning fluid is an alkali.
Is ammonia weak or strong acid?
ammonia is a base, so it isn't an acid at all
Will ammonia neutralise sulphuric acid?
Yes. Ammonia is a base that will neutralize sulfuric acid.
Is ammonia a base or acid or neutral?
ammonia is basic
