In the reaction below NH3(aq) + H2O(l) <==> NH4+(aq) + OH-(aq) NH3 acts as a base and OH- as an acid. NH3 acts as an acid and OH- as a base. H2O acts as an acid and NH3 as a base H2O acts as a base and NH4+ as an acid. H2O acts as an acid and NH4+ as a base.
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This means NH3 is acting as a base (since bases accept protons). On the other hand, H2O donates a proton to NH3, forming OH-, which means H2O is acting as an acid (since acids donate protons). Show more…
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