[science fan]

Hi

Q. Write ionic equations for the reactions which occur when the following bases dissolve in water.

i) sodium hydroxide (strong base)
ii) Ammonia (weak base)
iii) Calcium hydroxide (strong base)
iv)hydrazine (weak base)

I have attempted (ii)

NH₃⁺_(aq) + H₂O_(l) --> NH₄⁺ + OH^-

I know that for weak bases you include reversible arrows i.e. double arrows to represent a reverse reaction seeing they only partially dissociate or ioinize to produce OH- ions


Help is greatley appreciated

Thank you

[Borek]

NH₃⁺_(aq) + H₂O_(l) --> NH₄⁺ + OH^-

I know that for weak bases you include reversible arrows i.e. double arrows to represent a reverse reaction seeing they only partially dissociate or ioinize to produce OH- ions

So why have you not used double arrow, if ammonia is listed as a weak base?

[science fan]

sorry it was a silly error

[Borek]

Ah, OK. So you seem to be on the right track, try next