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liquid ammonia
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Hypothetical types of biochemistry - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 8 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.
claimThe idea of liquid ammonia as an alternative solvent for life was raised by J. B. S. Haldane at a symposium about the origin of life in 1954.
claimJ. B. S. Haldane proposed the idea of liquid ammonia as an alternative solvent for life at a symposium about the origin of life in 1954.
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.
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).
claimLiquid ammonia dissolves most organic molecules and many elemental metals, and it shares chemical similarities with water, such as the ability to accept or donate an H+ ion.
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.