Asked by Johnny
In the following reaction, which substance is acting as the Brønsted-Lowry acid?
NH3 + H2O NH4+ + OH
NH3 + H2O NH4+ + OH
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Answered by
Writeacher
Aha! Homework dumping, I see.
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Answered by
DrBob222
Where is the arrow?
NH3 + HOH ==> NH4^+ + OH^-
Remember the Bronsted-Lowry theory says that the acid is the molecule that donates a proton. Which molecule on the left has one less H^+ on the right? The molecule on the left then is the acid. The other molecule is the base.
NH3 + HOH ==> NH4^+ + OH^-
Remember the Bronsted-Lowry theory says that the acid is the molecule that donates a proton. Which molecule on the left has one less H^+ on the right? The molecule on the left then is the acid. The other molecule is the base.
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