Is NH3 basic?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether ammonia (NH3) can be classified as a basic substance. It seeks to understand the chemical nature of ammonia and its behavior in solutions.
Answer
NH3 is a base.
NH3 is a base due to the nitrogen's lone pair, which can accept a proton.
Answer for screen readers
NH3 is a base due to the nitrogen's lone pair, which can accept a proton.
More Information
NH3 (ammonia) acts as a base according to both the Bronsted-Lowry theory (accepts protons) and Lewis theory (donates electrons).
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the behaviors of NH3 (ammonia) and NH4+ (ammonium). NH3 is a base, whereas NH4+ is an acid.
Sources
- Why is NH3 considered to be a base? - Quora - quora.com
- TutorOcean - Is Ammonia (NH3) an Acid or Base? - corp.tutorocean.com
- NH3 as a weak base - Homework.Study.com - homework.study.com
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