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Write the equation that shows how ammonia acts as a Bronsted-Lowry base in water.
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According to the Bronsted-Lowry concept, a base is a proton acceptor. In this case, ammonia (NH3) is the base and water (H2O) is the proton donor. So, we start with: \[NH3 + H2O\] Show more…
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