Explain why the pka of the -nh3 group of an alpha amino acid is lower than pka of the ammonium ion derived from a 1 amine.

Alidded glass container is filled with a colored gas. after a period of time, it is observed that the gas is uniformly spread throughout the box and that the movement has slowed considerably. next, a warm iron plate is carefully placed under the box. why is there resumed movement of the gas in the container?