Question:

Ammonia gas dissolves in water to form $ NH_{4}OH$ . In this reaction water acts as

Updated On: Jul 12, 2022
  • a conjugate base
  • a non-polar solvent
  • an acid
  • a base
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

$H _{2} O + NH _{3} \rightleftharpoons NH _{4}^{+}+ OH ^{-}$ In this reaction $H _{2} O$ acts as acid because it donate a proton.
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Concepts Used:

P-Block Elements

  • P block elements are those in which the last electron enters any of the three p-orbitals of their respective shells. Since a p-subshell has three degenerate p-orbitals each of which can accommodate two electrons, therefore in all there are six groups of p-block elements.
  • P block elements are shiny and usually a good conductor of electricity and heat as they have a tendency to lose an electron. You will find some amazing properties of elements in a P-block element like gallium. It’s a metal that can melt in the palm of your hand. Silicon is also one of the most important metalloids of the p-block group as it is an important component of glass.

P block elements consist of: