Question

Why is more amount of slaked lime used in laboratory preparation of ammonia

Answer 1

Ammonia (NH3) is an important compound of nitrogen and hydrogen. It is produced by the natural decomposition of animal and vegetable bodies. The death and decay of plants and animals cause the nitrogen compounds present in them to get decomposed, giving ammonia. Ammonia also occurs in the soil in the form of ammonium salts.Preparation of AmmoniaAmmonia is prepared by the following methods:From ammonium chloride

Ammonia gas is usually prepared in the laboratory by gently heating ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) and slaked lime [Ca(OH)2].