Question

What happens when bases react with ammonium salt? Explain using chemical equations.

Answer 1

When a base reacts with an ammonium salt, ammonia gas is liberated, along with water and a salt.

Example:

\[\ce{NH4​Cl + NaOH -> NaCl + H2​O + NH3​ ↑}\]

Thus, bases react with ammonium salts to liberate ammonia gas.