Given the equation representing a reversible reaction:NH3 (g) + H2O (l) NH4 + (aq) + OH - (aq) According to one acid-base theory, the reactant that donates an H + ion in the forward reaction is (1) NH3 (g) (2) H2O (l) (3) NH4 + (aq) (4) OH - (aq)

Question

Chemistry

Guest

13 April, 17:33

Given the equation representing a reversible reaction:NH3 (g) + H2O (l) NH4 + (aq) + OH - (aq) According to one acid-base theory, the reactant that donates an H + ion in the forward reaction is (1) NH3 (g) (2) H2O (l) (3) NH4 + (aq) (4) OH - (aq)

+3

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Layne Rosales · Answer 1

The answer is (2). The acid-base theory in question here is the Bronsted-Lowry theory, according to which an acid is any substance that donates a H + ion. In this reaction, it is H2O that donates an H + ion to NH3.