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Ch.5 - Introduction to Solutions and Aqueous Solutions
Tro - Chemistry: A Molecular Approach 5th Edition
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Capitolo 5, Problema 59b

Complete and balance each gas-evolution equation. b. NH4I(aq) + NaOH(aq) →

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Identify the reactants: Ammonium iodide \((\text{NH}_4\text{I})\) and sodium hydroxide \((\text{NaOH})\).
Recognize that \(\text{NH}_4^+\) from \(\text{NH}_4\text{I}\) will react with \(\text{OH}^-\) from \(\text{NaOH}\) to form ammonia gas \((\text{NH}_3)\) and water \((\text{H}_2\text{O})\).
Write the unbalanced equation: \(\text{NH}_4\text{I} + \text{NaOH} \rightarrow \text{NH}_3 + \text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{NaI}\).
Balance the equation by ensuring the number of each type of atom is the same on both sides of the equation.
Verify that the equation is balanced by checking that the total charge and the number of each type of atom are equal on both sides.

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