(CO 7) When the following reaction goes in the forward direction, what is the base? $NH_4^+(aq) + H_2O(l) \rightleftharpoons NH_3(aq) + H_3O^+(aq)$ $\bigcirc NH_4^+$ $\bigcirc H_2O$ $\bigcirc NH_3$ $\bigcirc H_3O^+$
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NH4+ is a cation, so it cannot be a base. It is the conjugate acid of NH3. Show more…
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