Consider the reaction below: Which species is(are) the Bronsted-Lowry acid(s)? HF (aq) + NH3 (aq) = NH4+ (aq) + F- (aq) A) HF; NH4+ B) NH3, NH4+ C) F-; NH4+ D) HF; NH3
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In this case, we can see that HF (aq) loses a proton to become F- (aq), so it is acting as a Bronsted-Lowry acid. Now, let's look at the other species in the reaction. NHz (aq) gains a proton to become NHa+ (aq), so it is acting as a Bronsted-Lowry base. Show more…
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