Liquid ammonia undergoes autoionization similar to that of water: NH3(I)+NH3(I) ⇌ NH4+(I) + NH2-(I) How would you define an acid and a base similar to the way these terms are defined by the BrØnsted-Lowry concept for aqueous solutions? Write the expression for the ion-product constant Kam, for this autoionization.  The value of Kam, is 5.1×10-27, What is the concentration of NH4+ in a neutral solution of liquid ammonia? Suppose you dissolve NH4I in liquid ammonia to give NH4+ and I- ions. Similarly, you dissolve KNH2 (potassium amide) in liquid ammonia to give a solution of K- and NH2- ions. Which of these two solutions is acidic and which basic according to your definitions? Now, suppose you add the two solutions together. Write an equation for the neutralization reaction.

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Liquid ammonia undergoes autoionization similar to that of water:

NH3(I)+NH3(I) ⇌ NH4+(I) + NH2-(I)

How would you define an acid and a base similar to the way these terms are defined by the BrØnsted-Lowry concept for aqueous solutions? Write the expression for the ion-product constant Kam, for this autoionization. 

The value of Kam, is 5.1×10-27, What is the concentration of NH4+ in a neutral solution of liquid ammonia? Suppose you dissolve NH4I in liquid ammonia to give NH4+ and I- ions. Similarly, you dissolve KNH2

(potassium amide) in liquid ammonia to give a solution of K- and NH2- ions. Which of these two solutions is acidic and which basic according to your definitions? Now, suppose you add the two solutions together. Write an equation for the neutralization reaction.

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