NH4 + NaOH → H2O + NH3 + Na
This is an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction:
NaI + e- → Na0 (reduction)
N-IV - 1 e- → N-III (oxidation)
NaOH is an oxidizing agent, NH4 is a reducing agent.
Reactants:
- NH4
- NaOH
Products:
- H2O – Water, oxidane
- NH3
- Names: Ammonia , Azane (only intended for use in naming derivatives of ammonia) , Hydrogen nitride
- Appearance: Colourless gas ; Colourless gas or compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless gas with a pungent, suffocating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Easily liquefied under pressure.]
- Na
Warning: Unknown compound 'NH4'