How does pure ammonia and household ammonia differ?

Answer 1

Pure ammonia refers to ammonia that is at least 99.5% pure and is typically used in industrial applications. Household ammonia, on the other hand, is a diluted solution of ammonia in water, usually around 5-10% ammonia. Pure ammonia is more concentrated and can be more hazardous to handle, while household ammonia is safer for household cleaning purposes but may be less effective for industrial uses due to its lower concentration.

Answer 2

Ammonia in its pure state is a single molecule (NH3) which, depending on pressure, can be either a liquid or a gas.

Household ammonia (aqua ammonia) is a solution of ammonia in water which is usually described as NH4OH or as its componest ions NH4+ and OH-

If you had pure ammonia in a container (as a liquid) it would rapidly change to ammonia gas. An ammonia solution (household ammonia) is much more stable.

Answer 3

Pure ammonia is ammonia gas that has been purified to remove impurities, while household ammonia is a diluted solution of ammonia in water that typically contains other ingredients like surfactants or fragrances. Pure ammonia is more concentrated and may be used for industrial or commercial applications, while household ammonia is typically used for cleaning purposes.