In the reaction $NH_3 + HCl \rightarrow NH_4^+ + Cl^-$ what is HCl? Arrhenius acid Arrhenius base Brønsted-Lowry acid Brønsted-Lowry base
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Step 1: The given reaction is: $NH_3 + HCl \rightarrow NH_4^+ + Cl^-$ In this reaction, HCl donates a proton ($H^+$) to $NH_3$. Show more…
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