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- Definition of AgNH3
1.1 Names
AgNH3, commonly referred to as silver ammonium or silver ammonia. The English name is Silver Ammonia.
1.2. Atomic structure
AgNH3 consists of two elements, silver (Ag) and ammonia (NH3).
1.3. Atomic mass
The atomic mass of AgNH3 is calculated by adding the atomic mass of silver to the atomic mass of ammonia.
1.4 Ion structure
AgNH3 is a complex compound, in which the silver ion (Ag+) forms a coordinate bond with ammonia.
- Properties of AgNH3
2.1 Physical properties of AgNH3
AgNH3 is typically found as a solid compound, colorless and odorless. The pH of AgNH3 solution is relatively neutral.
2.2 Chemical properties of AgNH3
AgNH3 has the ability to react with several other substances to form different compounds. For example, AgNH3 can react with nitric acid (HNO3) to form silver nitrate (AgNO3) and ammonia.
- Common chemical equation of AgNH3
AgNH3 can react with a range of different substances, including metals, acids, nonmetals, and salts. However, AgNH3 does not usually react directly with metals, acids, or nonmetals.
- Preparation of AgNH3
4.1 Laboratory preparation of AgNH3
AgNH3 is typically prepared in the laboratory through the reaction between silver nitrate (AgNO3) and ammonia (NH3).
4.2 Industrial preparation of AgNH3
In the industry, AgNH3 can be produced through a similar preparation process as in the laboratory.