Ammonia and Hydrochloric Acid (White Smoke)

NH₃ + HCl → NH₄Cl

Descripción general

Ammonia gas reacts with hydrogen chloride gas to form white fumes of ammonium chloride solid. This dramatic reaction occurs when concentrated ammonia and hydrochloric acid bottles are placed near each other, as the vapors meet in air and create a white smoke cloud.

Participantes

Rol	Sustancia	Coeficiente	Estado
Reactivo	Ammonia NH₃	1	(g)
Reactivo	Hydrochloric Acid HCl	1	(g)

Ejemplo cotidiano

The white smoke that forms when bottles of ammonia and HCl are opened near each other is one of the most striking gas-phase chemistry demonstrations.

Importancia industrial

El cloruro de amonio se utiliza en fundentes de soldadura, en pilas de zinc-carbono, como fertilizante nitrogenado y en formulaciones de medicamentos para la tos.

Propiedades

Tipo: Double Replacement
Reversible: Sí
Energía: Exotérmico
ΔH: -176,0 kJ/mol

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for Ammonia and Hydrochloric Acid (White Smoke)?

The balanced equation is: NH₃ + HCl → NH₄Cl.

What type of reaction is Ammonia and Hydrochloric Acid (White Smoke)?

Ammonia and Hydrochloric Acid (White Smoke) is a double replacement reaction. It is reversible under certain conditions.

Is Ammonia and Hydrochloric Acid (White Smoke) exothermic or endothermic?

Ammonia and Hydrochloric Acid (White Smoke) is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -176.0 kJ/mol.