Multiple Choice
Which of the following ammonia compounds is commonly used in salons to perform chemical services such as hair coloring or perming?
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1. Intro to General Chemistry
Chemical Properties
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Which term best describes the chemical property of ammonia (NH_3)?
A
Acid
B
Base
C
Inert gas
D
Oxidizing agent
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Recall that a chemical property describes how a substance interacts with other substances, especially in terms of reactivity and the types of chemical reactions it undergoes.
Identify the nature of ammonia (NH_3) by considering its behavior in chemical reactions, particularly its ability to donate or accept protons (H^+ ions).
Understand that acids are proton donors, while bases are proton acceptors according to the Brønsted-Lowry theory.
Recognize that ammonia (NH_3) has a lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom, which allows it to accept a proton, making it a base.
Conclude that among the given options, the term 'Base' best describes the chemical property of ammonia because it acts as a proton acceptor in reactions.
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