Answer to Question #144084 in Physical Chemistry for Shamen

Question

Ammonia,carbon dioxide and water react together to form ammonium carbonate.
Which statement about this reaction is correct?
A.It is a redox reaction
B.It is an acid-base reaction

Explain

Answer 1

It's an acid - base reaction because there is no change in oxidation states of the elements.

CO2 - acidic, produces acid with water, NH3 - basic, proces base with water. They neutralize each other forming salt NH4HCO3