Ammonia and ammonium are different forms of nitrogen. The major factor that determines the proportion of ammonia to ammonium in water is pH. The activity of the ammonia is also influenced by ionic strength and temperature. It is important to remember as un‐ionized NH 3 can be harmful to aquatic organisms, while ionized ammonium is basically ... More @Wikipedia
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