Nishu Sharma
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Posted 4 year ago

Ammonia doesn't release OH- ions in solution but is considered as base. Why?

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Seema Kumari
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Posted 4 year ago Seema Kumari

Ammonia doesn't contain any hydroxide ions, to begin with, but when it's dissolved in water it acquires hydrogen ions from the water to produce hydroxide as well as ammonium ions. However, ammonia doesn't fully convert into hydroxide and ammonium ions in a solution, which is why it is considered a weak base.