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jcapadilla
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Does the reaction between H2SO4 and NH4OH produces ammonia?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the chemical reaction between sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH), specifically whether this reaction produces ammonia (NH3) as a product. The scope includes theoretical and conceptual aspects of the reaction, as well as its implications in practical applications such as fertilizer production.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- Some participants propose that the reaction is a basic neutralization, resulting in ammonium sulfate and water, with a suggestion that only a small amount of ammonia may dissociate in solution.
- Others argue that the reaction does not produce gaseous ammonia, emphasizing that the primary product is ammonium sulfate, which is relevant for fertilizer production.
- A participant notes that heating a solution of NH4OH can yield ammonia gas, indicating a different context for ammonia production.
- One participant mentions that sulfuric acid would protonate any ammonia formed, suggesting a potential pathway for ammonia's behavior in the reaction.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on whether ammonia is produced in a gaseous form during the reaction, with some asserting that it is not released while others highlight conditions under which ammonia can be obtained.
Contextual Notes
There are limitations regarding the assumptions made about the reaction conditions, the definitions of the reactants, and the specific context of ammonia production, which remain unresolved.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be of interest to individuals studying chemistry, particularly those focused on acid-base reactions, fertilizer production, or the behavior of ammonia in aqueous solutions.
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jcapadilla
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i want to know if the reaction between H2SO4 and NH4OH produces ammonia..
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jcapadilla
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hey can you help me out? i want to know if the reaction between H2SO4 and NH4OH produces ammonia.. ? :S please! lol
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LtStorm
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Looks like it'd be a basic neutralization reaction, producing ammonia sulfate and water as products. I suppose that'd leave a little ammonia from the ammonia sulfate dissociating in solution, but other than that, no, it's not going to like, give off gaseous ammonia.
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charco
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jcapadilla said:hey can you help me out? i want to know if the reaction between H2SO4 and NH4OH produces ammonia.. ? :S please! lol
no, they produce ammonium sulphate (a salt)
this reaction is used to make fertilizer.
If you have some NH4OH you already have a solution of ammonia in water. Simply heating this solution will give you ammonia.
NH4OH --> NH3 + H2O
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cristo
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Welcome to the forums jcapadilla. Please note that homework questions should be posted in the homework forums, using the homework template and giving as much detail as possible regarding both the question and your attempted solution.
I've merged a couple of threads together, and moved to the homework forum, which will explain why this may not read through clearly as a whole thread.
I've merged a couple of threads together, and moved to the homework forum, which will explain why this may not read through clearly as a whole thread.
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kalery
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Sulfuric acid acidifies your system and protonates any ammonia that is formed.
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