Distinguish between liquid ammonia and liquor ammonia fortis.

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Liquid Ammonia Liquor Ammonia Fortis

Liquid ammonia is obtained by compressing ammonia gas under pressure. Liquor ammonia fortis is a saturated solution of ammonia in water.

The chemical formula of liquid ammonia is NH₃_. The chemical formula of liquor ammonia fortis is NH₄OH.

Liquid ammonia is used in ice plants and cold storage as a refrigerant. Liquor ammonia is used as a good cleansing agent, a good emulsifier.

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Liquid Ammonia	Liquor Ammonia Fortis
Liquid ammonia is obtained by compressing ammonia gas under pressure.	Liquor ammonia fortis is a saturated solution of ammonia in water.
The chemical formula of liquid ammonia is NH₃_.	The chemical formula of liquor ammonia fortis is NH₄OH.
Liquid ammonia is used in ice plants and cold storage as a refrigerant.	Liquor ammonia is used as a good cleansing agent, a good emulsifier.