Ammonia (NH3) serves as a/an --- when treated with water to produce an ammonium ion (NH4+) and a hydroxide ion (OH-).

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Ammonia (NH3) serves as a/an --- when treated with water to produce an ammonium ion (NH4+) and a hydroxide ion (OH-).

 

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