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- Ionic Equilibrium
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How is the role of water molecules and ammonia molecules described...
How is the role of water molecules and ammonia molecules described in the context of the Brönsted-Lowry theory?
Options
- ABoth act as proton acceptors.
- BBoth act as proton donors.
- CWater acts as a proton acceptor, and ammonia acts as a proton donor.
- DWater acts as a proton donor, and ammonia acts as a proton acceptor.
Correct answer
D. Water acts as a proton donor, and ammonia acts as a proton acceptor.
Step-by-step solution
In the Brönsted-Lowry theory, water acts as a proton donor, and ammonia acts as a proton acceptor.