What is NH4OH? Important knowledge about NH4OH.

NH₄OH Definition
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common Name: NH₄OH is commonly known as Ammonium Hydroxide or Aqueous Ammonia.
1.1.2 English Name: Ammonium Hydroxide.
1.2 Atomic Mass

• The atomic mass of NH₄OH is 35.04.
  1.3 Molar Mass
• The molar mass of NH₄OH is 18.0385 g/mol.
  1.3.1 Molecular Structure
• NH₄OH contains one nitrogen atom, four hydrogen atoms, and one oxygen atom.
  1.4 Ion Structure
• In solution, NH₄OH forms ammonium (NH₄+) and hydroxide (OH-) ions.

Characteristics of NH₄OH
2.1 Physical properties of NH₄OH

• State: Liquid.
• Color: Colorless.
• Odor: Has a distinctive, eye-irritating smell.
• pH Level: The basic nature of NH₄OH indicates that its pH ranges from 11 to 14.
  2.2 Chemical properties of NH₄OH
• NH₄OH is basic and can neutralize acids to form salts and water.

Common Chemical Reactions of NH₄OH

• Reaction with Metals: NH₄OH cannot react with metals.
• Reaction with Acids: NH₄OH + HCL -> NH₄CL + H₂O.
• Reaction with Nonmetals: NH₄OH + CO₂ -> NH₄HCO₃.

Preparation of NH₄OH
4.1 Lab Preparation of NH₄OH

• NH₄OH can be prepared through the reaction of ammonia with water: NH₃ + H₂O -> NH₄OH.
  4.2 Industrial Preparation of NH₄OH
• In industry, NH₄OH is typically produced by passing ammonia gas through water.