2nh3(l) → nh4+(am) + nh2−(am) where (am) represents solvation by ammonia. at the boiling point (−33°c), kam = 5.1 × 10−27. calcu

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2nh3(l) → nh4+(am) + nh2−(am) where (am) represents solvation by ammonia. at the boiling point (−33°c), kam = 5.1 × 10−27. calcu

late [nh4+] at this temperature.

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Ad libitum [116K] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-23T02:15:10+03:00

Answer is: concentration of ammonium ions are 7,14·10⁻¹⁴ M.
Chemical reaction: 2NH₃(l) → NH₄⁺(am) + NH₂⁻(am).
Kam = 5,1·10⁻²⁷.
[NH₄⁺] · [NH₂⁻] = x; equilibrium concentration of cations and anions.
Kam = [NH₄⁺] · [NH₂⁻].
Kam = x².
x = [NH₄⁺] = √5,1·10⁻²⁷.
[NH₄⁺] = 7,14·10⁻¹⁴ M.