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Question
Describe two tests to identify ammonia and ammonium ions in an aqueous solution.
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Solution
Test of ammonia and ammoniumions:
(i) Ammonia gas has a characteristic pungent smell
(ii) A glass rod dipped in concentrated hydrochloric acid and is introduced into the gas produces thick white fumes of ammonium chloride.
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