Question

The compound ammonium sulfide is a strong electrolyte. write the reaction when ammonium sulfide is put into water:

Answer 1

(NH4)2S + H2O = (NH4)2O + H2S Heat is generated when ammonium sulfide compound is dissolved in water. Ammonium sulphide or (NH4)2S, otherwise called diammonium sulfide is an unstable salt. The solution in water is strongly alkaline. This is a hazardous solution producing dangerous gas.