Ammonia
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Which compound is ammonia made of?

  • Sulfur and chlorine
  • Carbon and oxygen
  • Nitrogen and hydrogen (correct)
  • Phosphorus and potassium
  • What is the color of ammonia?

  • Colorless (correct)
  • Blue
  • Yellow
  • Green
  • What is the smell of ammonia?

  • Floral smell
  • No smell
  • Distinct pungent smell (correct)
  • Sweet smell
  • What percentage of ammonia is used to make fertilizers?

    <p>Around 70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is ammonia mainly collected?

    <p>By downward displacement of both air and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common use of ammonia?

    <p>Fuel for vehicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chemical formula of ammonia?

    <p>NH3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main contribution of ammonia to the nutritional needs of terrestrial organisms?

    <p>It serves as a precursor to fertilizers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is ammonia collected?

    <p>By downward displacement of air and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of ammonia in its concentrated form?

    <p>Caustic and hazardous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Composition of Ammonia

    • Ammonia is composed of nitrogen and hydrogen atoms.

    Physical Properties of Ammonia

    • Ammonia is colorless.

    Odor of Ammonia

    • Ammonia has a pungent, irritating smell.

    Industrial Use of Ammonia

    • Approximately 80% of ammonia is used to manufacture fertilizers.

    Collection of Ammonia

    • Ammonia is mainly collected from the Haber-Bosch process.

    Uncommon Use of Ammonia

    • A common use of ammonia is not as a fuel.

    Chemical Formula of Ammonia

    • The chemical formula of ammonia is NH₃.

    Role of Ammonia in Ecosystems

    • Ammonia is a key contributor to the nutritional needs of terrestrial organisms as a source of nitrogen.

    Collection Method of Ammonia

    • Ammonia is collected through the Haber-Bosch process, which involves the reaction of nitrogen and hydrogen gases.

    Classification of Concentrated Ammonia

    • Concentrated ammonia is classified as a corrosive substance.

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