Is ammonia solution a weak or strong alkali?

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Beckham Calhoun

14 October, 17:26

Is ammonia solution a weak or strong alkali?

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Mareli · Answer 1

Ammonia is a weak base because its nitrogen atom has an electron pair that readily accepts a proton. Also, when dissolved in water, ammonia acquires hydrogen ions from water to produce hydroxide and ammonium ions. It is the production of these hydroxide ions that imparts ammonia its characteristic basicity.

Atticus Anthony · Answer 2

Weak

Ammonia is a weak base because its nitrogen atom has an electron pair that readily accepts a proton.