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NH3 + H2O <=> NH4+ + OH-

<=> just means that the reaction works both ways.

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Q: When ammonia occurs in water solution what ion does it form?
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Correct name for NH4OH?

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.


Which ion makes ammonia solution alkaline?

Ammonia react with water molecules. By that OH- are made


How does an ammonia molecule becomes an ammonium ion?

When you make solution of ammonia. Following reaction occurs-NH(3) + H(2)O NH(4)(+) + OH(-).Hence water gives an H(+) ion to ammonia to form ammonium ion.


How does ammonia react in a water solution?

It dissolves easily in water to form ammonium hydroxide solution which can cause irritation and burns.


What sort of solution does ammonia form with water?

The solution formed will be basic in nature. This is because of the formation of NH(4)OH which is alkaline.


Is ammonia alkali?

Amonia is an alkaline gas. However, when dissolved in water it form an alkaline solution (alkali).


Why when ammonia gas is bubbled into water the solution has such a high pH value?

it because of the ammonium ion form in the solution. Ammonium solution is an alkaline.


Will H2O and NH3 form a solution?

Yes, it will form the weak alkali aqueous ammonia/ ammonia solution/ ammonium hydroxide.


Does dissolving ammonia in water form acids?

No, it forms a basic solution containing ammonium hydroxide.


What happens when you mix ammonia with water?

It dissolves easily in water to form ammonium hydroxide solution which can cause irritation and burns.


What state is ammonia?

IN pure form at room temperature ammonia is a gas. However, household ammonia is sold in the form of an aqueous solution.


Does water react with sodium hydroxide?

No. Water and sodium hydroxide will form a solution, but no reaction occurs.