CLEP Chemistry Practice Test

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The equation below shows ammonia dissolving in water:

NH3(aq) + H2O(I) ↔ NH4+(aq) + OH-(aq)

Why is water considered an acid when ammonia is dissolved in it?
  1. Water acts as a proton donor.
  2. Water acts as a proton acceptor.
  3. Water contains hydrogen atoms.
  4. Water has a 2:1 ratio of hydrogen to oxygen.
Explanation
Answer: A - Water acts as a proton donor.
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