Which of the following occurs when the weak base ammonia (NH₃) is dissolved in water? A) Ammonia molecules react with water to form Na⁺(aq) and OH⁻(aq). B) Ammonia molecules react with water to form NH₄⁺(aq) and OH⁻(aq). C) Ammonia molecules react with water to form H₃O⁺(aq) and NO₂⁻(aq). D) Ammonia molecules react with water to form H₃O⁺(aq) and Na⁺(aq).

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When ammonia (NH3) is dissolved in water, it reacts with water molecules to form ammonium ions (NH4+) and hydroxide ions (OH-). The resulting solution is basic. The chemical equation for this reaction is: NH3 + H2O → NH4+ + OH- The answer choice B best represents this reaction as it correctly shows NH3 reacting with water to form NH4+ and OH-, represented by NH₄⁺(aq) and OH⁻(aq), respectively.

Which of the Following Occurs When the Weak Base Ammonia