what is the balance equation of CH3COOH(aq)+NH3(aq)

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CH3COOH(aq) + NH3(aq) ==> CH3COONH4(aq).
We could do this step wise and obtain this.

CH3COOH ==> CH3COO- + H+ (ionization)
NH3 + HOH ==> NH4+ + OH- (ionization)
CH3COO- + NH4+ ==> CH3COONH4 and
H+ + OH- ==> H2O (reaction of ions)