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(a) Write the equation for the formation of ammonia by the action of water on magnesium nitride(b) How is ammonia collected?(c) why is ammonia not collected over water?(d) Which compound is normally used as a drying agent for ammonia?

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(a) Mg3 N2 +6H2→ 3Mg(OH)2 +2NH3

(b) Ammonia gas is collected in inverted gas jars by the downward displacement of air.

(c) Ammonia is not collected over water because it is highly soluble in water.

(d) Quicklime is used as a drying agent for ammonia.



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