Ammonia

Question 1

ammonia mian properties

Answer 1

Gas
Colourless
Lighter than air
Pungent aroma

Question 2

ammonia hazards

Answer 2

V. Toxic fatal if inhaled
V. dangerous to aquatic environment
corrosive
In a fire creates hydrogen so flammable
contact burns eyes and skin
liquified gas boiling point -20 degrees C
compressed gas cylinder in a fire explosion

Question 3

ammonia reactions

Answer 3

• chemically stable
• reacts in fire to create hydrogen combustable
• Ammonia will combine with mercury to form a fulminate which is an unstable explosive compound
• does not combust itself

Question 4

firefighting

Answer 4

BA
GTS
Thermal gloves
avoid contact
cool heated containers
stop leak small spill
cosider evac/ stay indoors windows shut
large spill contain gas will disperse
DO NOT allow in water course
fine spray, fog,CO2, Powder
Pulmonary oedema may occur 48hrs later
MDT

Question 5

Fomula

Answer 5

NH3

Question 6

uses of ammonia

Answer 6

fertilizer, cleaner ( glass cleaner ) refrigeration.

Question 7

chemical formula for producing Ammonia

Answer 7

nitrogen + hydrogen Equilibrium symbol ammonia

N2 + 3H2 Equilibrium symbol 2NH3