what is the equation, and net ionic equation of HNO3 + NH3 = ? Solution Ammonia

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what is the equation, and net ionic equation of HNO3 + NH3 = ?

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Ammonia is a weak base and nitric acid is a strong acid. In a solution; - A strong acid completely ionizes. HNO3(aq) -----> H+(aq) + NO3-(aq) - A weak base cannot ionize completely. NH3(aq) + H2O(l) NH4+(aq) + OH-(aq) Answer: E Although this equation looks similar to the ionization of HCl, the remarkable difference is the shapes of the arrows representing the equations. -----> represents the complete ionization represents the partial ionization (equilibrium reaction) The other difference is not visible, but it is a fact that the extent of the ionization cannot exceed 5%. Therefore, OH-(aq) cannot represent a weak base. Overall: NH3(aq) + HNO3(aq) ----> NH4NO3(aq) Total ionic: NH3(aq) + H+(aq) + NO3-(aq) ---> NH4+(aq) + NO3-(aq) Net ionic: NH3(aq) + H+(aq) + ---> NH4+(aq)

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