Ammonia

​ 1. What is the chemical make up of Ammonia? Chemical formula? Synonyms?  --Ammonia, also called Ammonia gas (NH3), is composed of 1 atom of Nitrogen and 3 atoms of Hydrogen. Ammonia is a colorless gas with a very distinct smell. Most of the Ammonia produced comes from the decomposition of manure and urine.

2. Health risks associated with Ammonia:  --Ammonia is toxic by inhalation or by skin contact, causing serious burns, and harmful to the eyes.

3. Why is Ammonia used in the embalming process or why is it used around a mortuary?  --Ammonia acts as a neutralizer to formaldahyde. When formaldehyde is spilled, the Ammonia is used to basically knock it out.

4. In what other ways is Ammonia used?  --Ammonia is used in everyday household cleaners. Back in the day, ammonia was used to revive a person who had fainted. We all know that manure is a good source of fertilizer, well the reason is that the manure decomposes and forms an Ammonia gas which serves as a source of nitrogen for plants.

5. What i found interesting about Ammonia:  --What I found interesting about Ammonia is that it is used in more things than I thought. It is also used to make pulp and paper, rocket fuel, pesticides and explosives. I also know that it is used in refrigeration in large plants. Ammonia is used to treat metal and in chlorine treatment plants, used on the skin of oranges, grapefruit, lemons and oranges to prevent fungus from growing on them while being stored in a warehouse.