How is ammonia gas collected in the process of preparation of ammonia gas?

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Ammonia gas is collected in an inverted gas jar by the process(downward displacement of air)
Ammonia is lighter than air.
Ammonia is highly soluble in water that's why it cannot be collected over water.

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How is ammonia gas collected in the process of preparation of ammonia gas?

Ammonia gas is collected in an inverted gas jar by the process(downward displacement of air) Ammonia is lighter than air.Ammonia is highly soluble in water that's why it cannot be collected over water.

Ammonia gas is collected in an inverted gas jar by the process(downward displacement of air)
Ammonia is lighter than air.
Ammonia is highly soluble in water that's why it cannot be collected over water.