Suggest a possible composition for this powder. Why do the ammonia bottles become less covered than do the HCl bottles?
2006-09-21 03:13:20 · 3 answers · asked by Bangks 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
hcl bottles get covered wid white powder for 2 reasons
1. when they react wid air(moist) this results to white droplets
2. when they react wid ammonia this results to white fumes
note: there is difference in white fumes n' droplets
the ans to ur 2nd q. is probably that NH3 is not so reactive to air
2006-09-21 03:28:39 · answer #1 · answered by tanvi a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The possible compounds depends on where you left the bottle, and is the bottle of ammonia and HCl at the same cupboard.
the powder is mostly a salt from fume reactions of different chemicals and the nature of the atmosphere.
2006-09-21 04:44:27 · answer #2 · answered by basimsaleh 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's most likely salt, but don't take the chance it could just be the dehydrated acid which will REALLY hurt if you try and clean it off without gloves.
2006-09-21 06:43:37 · answer #3 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋