chemical reaction equilibrium analysis
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Problem
chemical reaction equilibrium analysis
Step-by-step solution
The reaction shows ammonia (NH3) reacting with water (H2O) to form ammonium ion (NH4+) and hydroxide ion (OH-). Ammonia accepts a proton from water, acting as a base. Water donates a proton, acting as an acid. NH3 is a reactant in the gas phase. NH4+ and OH- are products. The double arrows indicate equilibrium.
Answer
ammonia is a reactant, water is a base, NH4+ is a product, OH- is a product, ammonia is in the gas phase, the double arrows show a chemical equilibrium, thus the reverse reaction is possible