The topic is related to Lewis acid base theory to some extent.
2006-08-20 16:35:38 · 3 answers · asked by Manami T 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
because amoinium chloride is made up of amonia and HCL(hydrochloric acid). amonia vapourises and what remains is HCL.
2006-08-20 17:38:01 · answer #1 · answered by Bhavesh.Chauhan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The previous answer about ammonium chloride being the product of ammonia and hydrogen chloride is pretty much on target. Your reference to Lewis acid/base theory is a bit confusing. A Lewis acid is an electron pair acceptor. Usually I see ALUMINUM chloride kicked around as a classic Lewis acid. (Unless your are in organic chemistry where they favor rusty nails.)
2006-08-21 01:11:17 · answer #2 · answered by cyphre 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think because the liquid ammonia is such a strong base relative to ammonium chloride that the a.c. acts like an acid because it gives up its something (it's been a while).
2006-08-20 23:43:46 · answer #3 · answered by Ron D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋