Understanding Ammonia as a Household Cleaner

What is the primary role of ammonia in household cleaning products?

• To act as a disinfectant

• To dissolve grease and dirt

• To add fragrance

• To provide color

What is the key ingredient in smelling salts?

• Baking soda

• Solid form of ammonia

• Liquid ammonia

• Diluted vinegar

In what form is ammonia most commonly found in household cleaners?

• As a powder

• As a concentrated gas

• As a solid

• As a liquid diluted with water

What is the chemical formula of ammonia?

• H2O

• NH3

• CH4

• NH4

Why is water alone ineffective in cleaning greasy surfaces?

• Water is too basic

• Water evaporates too quickly

• Water cannot dissolve non-polar molecules

• Water is too acidic

What is the role of ammonia in cleaning greasy dirt?

• It helps in deprotonating fatty acids

• It acts as a lubricant

• It neutralizes odors

• It adds moisture to the surface

According to the Bronsted-Lowry definition, what is a base?

• A substance that accepts protons

• A substance that donates protons

• A substance with a pH below 7

• A substance with a pH above 14

What happens to stearic acid molecules after deprotonation?

• They form micelles

• They solidify

• They become more hydrophobic

• They evaporate

Why does ammonia leave no residue on surfaces after cleaning?

• It is neutralized by air

• It evaporates quickly with water

• It is absorbed by the surface

• It reacts with dirt to form a solid

What makes ammonia particularly effective for cleaning windows?

• It adds a protective layer

• It leaves a pleasant smell

• It evaporates without streaks

• It changes the color of glass