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Definition of (NH4)2SO4:
1.1 The common name of (NH4)2SO4 is Ammonium sulfate. In English, we call it Ammonium sulfate.
1.2 (NH4)2SO4 consists of 2 ammonium ions (NH4+) and 1 sulfate ion (SO4 2-).
1.3 The molecular weight of (NH4)2SO4 is 132.14 g/mol, including two nitrogen atoms, eight hydrogen atoms, four oxygen atoms, and one sulfur atom.
1.4 Ion structure: (NH4)2SO4 consists of 2 ammonium ions NH4+ and 1 sulfate ion SO4 2-. -
Properties of (NH4)2SO4:
2.1 Physical properties: (NH4)2SO4 is a solid substance, white in color, odorless, and has a neutral or slightly acidic pH.
2.2 Chemical properties: (NH4)2SO4 can react with many other substances such as metals, acids, nonmetals, and salts to form other substances. -
Common chemical equations of (NH4)2SO4: Some examples of chemical equations of (NH4)2SO4 with other substances such as metals, acids, nonmetals, and salts can be given.
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Preparation of (NH4)2SO4:
4.1 In the laboratory, (NH4)2SO4 can be prepared from ammonia and sulfuric acid.
4.2 On an industrial scale, (NH4)2SO4 is usually produced by neutralizing ammonia with sulfuric acid in fertilizer manufacturing processes.