Here's why:
* Basic Nature: Ammonia dissolves in water to form ammonium hydroxide (NH₄OH), which is a weak base. This means it releases hydroxide ions (OH-) into solution, making the solution basic.
* Non-Metallic: Ammonia is composed solely of nitrogen (N) and hydrogen (H), both of which are non-metals.
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