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O-LevelChemistryAcids, Bases & Salts5070/12 · May/June 2022 · Q251 Mark

When ammonia gas is dissolved in water a reversible reaction takes place. NH₃(g) + H₂O(l) ⇌ NH₄⁺(aq) + OH⁻(aq) Which statements are correct? 1 Ammonia is an alkali because it produces hydroxide ions in solution. 2 The pH of this solution is 7. 3 Adding hydroxide ions to the mixture at equilibrium produces more ammonia.

A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 3 only
C1 only
D2 and 3 only

✓ Correct answer

B: 1 and 3 only

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Acids, Bases & Salts, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, May/June 2022 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 25.

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