Chemistryhard · Past Paper
In the reaction NH3 + H2O -> NH4+ + OH-, water acts as:
AAcid
BBase
CSalt
DCatalyst
✓ Correct Answer: A — Acid
Water donates a proton to ammonia in this reaction, thus acting as a Bronsted acid.
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