2 NH₃ (aq) + H₂SO₄ (aq) → (NH₄)₂SO₄ (aq)

This is an acid-base reaction (neutralization): NH₃ is a base, H₂SO₄ is an acid.

Reactants:

• NH₃
  • Names: Ammonia , Azane (only intended for use in naming derivatives of ammonia) , Hydrogen nitride ... show moreAmmonia (anhydrous) , Azane , NH3 , Trihydrogen nitride , R717 , Refrigerant gas 717 , Anhydrous ammonia , Aqua ammonia , Aqueous ammonia , [Note: Often used in an aqueous solution.] show less
  • Appearance: Colourless gas ; Colourless gas or compressed liquefied gas with pungent odour ; Colorless gas with a pungent, suffocating odor. [Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas. Easily liquefied under pressure.]
• H₂SO₄ – Sulfuric acid
  • Other names: Oil of vitriol , Sulfuric acid, concentrated (> 51% and < 100%) , H2SO4 ... show moreSulphuric acid , Battery acid , Hydrogen sulfate , [SO2(OH)2] , [S(OH)2O2] , Sulfuric acid (aqueous) show less
  • Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid ; Odourless colourless oily hygroscopic liquid ; Colorless to dark-brown, oily, odorless liquid. [Note: Pure compound is a solid below 51°F. Often used in an aqueous solution.]

Products:

• (NH₄)₂SO₄ – Ammonium tetraoxosulfate (VI)
  • Other names: Ammonium sulphate , Ammonium sulfate , Ammonium sulfate (2:1) ... show moreDiammonium sulfate , Sulfuric acid diammonium salt , Mascagnite , Actamaster , Dolamin , (NH4)2SO4 , Sulfuric acid, diammonium salt , Sulfuric acid ammonium salt (1:2) show less
  • Appearance: Fine white hygroscopic granules or crystals.