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1.Pure ammonia gas (NH3) contains no hydroxyl ions. However, ammonia takes on the characterictic slippery feel of a weak base in water solution because

A.the NH ion has a negative charge
B.the water- ammonia reaction produces OH-ions
C.the NH ion is positive
D.water is a strong electrolyte

2006-09-30 09:26:55 · 3 answers · asked by scienctist 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Answer B. Write out the equation for NH3 + H2O and see what you get.

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2006-09-30 09:37:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋

b) NH3+H2O-->NH4OH
although not much hydroxide is formed, it's enough to make the solution basic.

2006-10-04 08:43:53 · answer #2 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

B
Bases feel slippery

2006-09-30 09:34:19 · answer #3 · answered by The Cheminator 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋