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look at the chemical reaction. ammonium hydroxide → ammonia + water nh₄oh → nh₃ + h₂o in this reaction: ammonia (nh₃) is a ammonium hydroxide (nh₄oh) is a

Explanation:

In the reaction $\ce{NH_{4}OH
ightarrow NH_{3} + H_{2}O}$, we analyze the roles of the substances:

1. For ammonia ($\ce{NH_{3}}$): In a decomposition reaction (where a compound breaks into simpler substances), the products are the simpler substances formed. Here, $\ce{NH_{4}OH}$ decomposes into $\ce{NH_{3}}$ and $\ce{H_{2}O}$, so $\ce{NH_{3}}$ is a product.

1. For ammonium hydroxide ($\ce{NH_{4}OH}$): The substance that undergoes decomposition (the reactant that breaks apart) in a decomposition reaction is the reactant. Since $\ce{NH_{4}OH}$ is the starting substance that breaks into $\ce{NH_{3}}$ and $\ce{H_{2}O}$, it is a reactant (specifically, the reactant undergoing decomposition).

Answer:

• Ammonia ($\ce{NH_{3}}$) is a product
• Ammonium hydroxide ($\ce{NH_{4}OH}$) is a reactant (or decomposing substance)