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Liquid ammonia and water are related as potential solvents for life, with liquid ammonia often proposed as an alternative to water due to their chemical similarities [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, they interact chemically, as water acts as an acid when introduced to liquid ammonia [4], [5].
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Hypothetical types of biochemistry - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 4 facts
claimWater functions as an acid when added to liquid ammonia, increasing the concentration of the ammonium cation.
claimLiquid ammonia is a potential alternative solvent for life because it is relatively abundant in the universe and shares chemical similarities with water.
claimWater functions as an acid when added to liquid ammonia, increasing the concentration of the ammonium cation.
claimLiquid ammonia is chemically similar to water, can dissolve most organic molecules and many elemental metals, and contains chemical analogues to water-related compounds, such as the amine group (−NH2) being analogous to the hydroxyl group (−OH).
Beyond Carbon-Based Life: Exploring Alternative Biochemistries in ... walshmedicalmedia.com 1 fact
claimSome scientists have proposed the existence of ammonia-based life, where liquid ammonia would serve as the solvent for biological processes instead of water.