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Chapter 15: Problem 38

Ammonia, \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\), is a weak base. Write the equation for its reaction with water.

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The equation for ammonia's reaction with water is: \(\mathrm{NH}_{3} + \mathrm{H}_{2}\mathrm{O} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{NH}_{4}^{+} + \mathrm{OH}^{-}\).

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01

Identify reactants and products

The reactants in this reaction are ammonia (\(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\)) and water (\(\mathrm{H}_{2}\mathrm{O}\)). The products are ammonium ions (\(\mathrm{NH}_{4}^{+}\)) and hydroxide ions (\(\mathrm{OH}^{-}\)).
02

Write the chemical equation

Combine the reactants to form the products: \[\mathrm{NH}_{3} + \mathrm{H}_{2}\mathrm{O} \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{NH}_{4}^{+} + \mathrm{OH}^{-}\] This equation represents the reaction of ammonia with water, where the double arrow indicates the reversible nature of the reaction.

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