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Write a balanced chemical equation for the neutralization reaction of acetic acid and ammonia.

2007-02-07 17:29:47 · 3 answers · asked by wi1dw00ly 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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CH3COOH +2NH4OH ←→ 2NH4COO+3H2O

2007-02-07 17:58:57 · answer #1 · answered by borscht 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Ammonia, NH3, combines with water in solution to form ammonium and hydroxide ions.
NH3 + H2O -> NH4+ + OH-
It is the hydroxide ions that are able to react with the acid, forming the salt and water.
CH3COOH + NH4+ + OH- -> CH3COONH4 + H2O
Note that the salt is ammonium acetate which is an ionic compound consisting of NH4+ and CH3COO- ions.

2007-02-07 22:27:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

CH3COOH +NH4OH >----< NH4COO+H2O

2007-02-07 17:46:53 · answer #3 · answered by maussy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋