Give the formula of the gas produced in the addition of ammonium chloride to calcium hydroxide.?

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Give the formula of the gas produced in the addition of ammonium chloride to calcium hydroxide.?

What test can be done to confirm its presence?

2006-09-30 23:11:01 · 2 answers · asked by blah blah 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Ammonia is produced. To test for it, use a piece of indicator paper, as ammonia is a strong base. For example it will turn Litmus paper blue if it is held over the reaction.

2006-09-30 23:47:41 · answer #1 · answered by mattswain124 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Ammonia, NH3

2NH4Cl + Ca(OH)2 -> CaCl2 + 2H2O + 2NH3

2006-09-30 23:33:50 · answer #2 · answered by Dimos F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋