‘Ammonium Compound + NaOH’ Gives off (Stinky) Ammonia Flashcards
1
Q
Why is it not a good idea to smell it deliberately?
A
It can be really harmful to your eyes
2
Q
How can you check for ammonia gas?
A
Using a damp piece of red litmus paper
3
Q
What happens if there’s ammonia present?
A
The paper will turn blue
4
Q
What can you use this to test?
A
Whether a substance contains ammonium, ions
5
Q
What do you do?
A
Add some sodium hydroxide to a solution of your mystery substance in a test tube
6
Q
What does it mean if there’s ammonia given off?
A
There are ammonium ions in your mystery substance
