Regents Chemistry Exam June 2024 Question 48
48 Given the equation representing a reversible
reaction:NH3(aq) + H2O( l) --> NH4(aq) + OH-(aq)
The water molecule acts as an acid because it
(1) accepts a hydrogen ion
(2) accepts a hydroxide ion
(3) donates a hydrogen ion
(4) donates a hydroxide ion
Solution:
According to Bronsted- Lowry theory, an acid is a hydrogen ion (proton) donor. Choice 3 is the correct answer choice.
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