Which of the following occurs when the weak base ammonia, NH 3 , is dissolved in
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Question
Which of the following occurs when the weak base ammonia, NH3, is dissolved in water?
a very small number of ammonia molecules break up
a very small number of water molecules take an N from ammonia
1)a very small number of ammonia molecules break up
2) a very small number of ammonia molecules take an H+ from the water 3) a very small number of molecules of NH4OH are formed 4) a very small number of water molecules take an H+ from ammonia 5)a very small number of water molecules take an N from ammonia
Explanation / Answer
A. option (2)