In the following reaction: HCO3-(aq) + H2O(l) ? CO3 2-(aq) + H3O+(aq) HCO3- is an acid and H3O+ is its conjugate base. H2O is an acid and CO3 2- is its conjugate base. HCO3- is a base and H3O+ is its conjugate base. H2O is a base and H3O+ is its conjugate acid.
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In this reaction, $HCO_3^-$ is acting as an acid because it donates a proton (H$^+$) to $H_2O$. Show more…
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