Solving Chemical Reactions Involving Ammonium

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VinceStolen
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I can not seem to understand what happens when you react ammonium with certain compounds. For example NH3 + Cu(NO3)2 = ?. How am I supposed to do this?
 
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Exactly what course are you studying? Look for the word, "Ligand".
 
In aqueous solutions, two types of reaction may occur: 1) Since ammonia is a base, copper hydroxide my precipitate. 2) excess ammonia can give a complex with copper. Please skim your textbooks once again by referring to my clues.