alleryWhy is water unsuitable for collecting ammonia gas?
AWater dissolves ammonia
BWater repels ammonia
CAmmonia forms metals
DAmmonia stays insoluble
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Water dissolves ammonia
Ammonia is readily soluble in water, so it would dissolve during collection.
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