Which of the following occurs when the weak base ammonia, NH₃, is dissolved in water? A) A very small number of ammonia molecules break up. B) A very small number of ammonia molecules take an H⁺ from the water. C) A very small number of molecules of NH₄OH are formed. D) A very small number of water molecules take an H⁺ from ammonia.

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Ammonia acts as a weak base and accepts a proton (H⁺) from water, forming NH₄⁺ and OH⁻ ions.

Which of the Following Occurs When the Weak Base Ammonia