Aqueous ammonia is sometimes called ammonium hydroxide because ammonia (NH3) reacts with water to a small degree to produce ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH).
NH3 + H2O <--> NH4OH
Because ammonia is a weak base only small amounts of ammonium hydroxide are actually formed and an equilibrium is established.
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Aqueous ammonia is called ammonia hydroxide because when ammonia gas dissolves in water, it forms ammonium hydroxide, which is a weak base due to the presence of the hydroxide ion (OH-) from water. This is why the solution is described as ammonia hydroxide.
Ammonium hydroxide is a compound consisting of ammonia dissolved in water. It is commonly used as a cleaning agent, in fertilizers, and in various industrial processes. It is also known as aqueous ammonia.
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Yes, ammonia (NH3) is basic in character. It can accept a proton (H+) to form the ammonium ion (NH4+), making it act as a Brønsted-Lowry base. In aqueous solutions, ammonia can also react with water to form ammonium hydroxide, contributing to its basic properties.
The chemical name for NH4OH is ammonium hydroxide. This is also referred to as ammonia solution and is a solution comprised of ammonia in water.
Ammonia D is a solution of ammonia gas dissolved in water, also known as aqueous ammonia. It is commonly used as a cleaning agent and in various industrial processes.