CLEP Chemistry Practice Test

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The equation below shows the reaction of ammonia with water: NH3(q) + H2O(I) ↔ NH4+(aq) + OH-(aq)

According to the Brønsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases, which of the following is acting as the acid for the forward reaction?
  1. NH3
  2. H2O
  3. NH4+
  4. OH-
Explanation
Answer: B - H2O.
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