Ammonia is the most hydroscopic gas, and will immedialtely DISSOLVE in water.
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Ammonia is highly soluble in water and will readily dissolve in it. This can lead to inaccuracies in the collection process, as the ammonia gas will be quickly absorbed by the water, affecting the volume and concentration of the collected gas. To accurately collect ammonia, it is best to use a technique such as downward displacement of air or a gas syringe.
Ammonia is collected by upward delivery because it is lighter than air and will rise through the apparatus. Collecting it over water can be problematic as ammonia can dissolve in water, forming ammonium hydroxide, thus contaminating the collected gas.
Ammonia gas is collected by upward displacement of air in the laboratory preparation. This involves passing the gas over water and collecting it by downward displacement because ammonia is lighter than air. The gas is then bubbled through water to dissolve any remaining gas before use.
Gases that are insoluble in water, such as hydrogen, oxygen, and helium, can be collected over water. This is because they will not dissolve in the water and can be easily collected in a container above the water surface.
To use the collecting gas over water calculator to determine the amount of gas collected over water, you need to input the volume of gas collected and the temperature and pressure of the gas. The calculator will then calculate the amount of gas collected over water based on these inputs.
Oxygen gas is collected over water because it is not very soluble in water, so it will not react with or get absorbed by the water. This allows for a pure sample of oxygen gas to be collected.