Question

Write the basic equilibrium equation for NH₃

Answer 1

The question requires us to write the chemical reaction equation that represents the basic equilibrium for ammonia (NH3).

A general basic equilibrium equation can be written as:

`B_((aq))+H_2O_((l))\to HB^{+_{}}_((aq))+OH^-_((aq))`

where the substance B "accpets" a H+ ion and the reaction produces OH- ions as product.

Considering the information above, we can write the following basic equation for NH3:

`NH_3_((aq))+H_2O_((l))\to NH_4^{+_{}}_((aq))+OH^-_((aq))`

where ammonia receives an H+ ion, forming NH4+ ion and OH- ions.