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Consider NH3 reacting with water to form ammonium and hydroxide ions according to this equation: NH3(g) + H2O(l) --> NH4+(aq) + OH-(aq). In order to form the products, the water molecule has to donate a hydrogen to the NH3. Because the water has donated a hydrogen ion, it is a B-L acid; because the NH3 has accepted it, it is a B-L base. In the reverse reaction, the NH4+ is the acid and the OH- is the base. This makes NH4+ and NH3 a conjugate acid-base pair, and it makes H2O and OH- a conjugate acid-base pair as well.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 7y agoNH3 (ammonia) is considered a BL base because when in aqueous solution it produces the hydroxyl ion , OH-. The reaction looks like this: NH3 + H2O ==>NH4OH ==> NH4^+ + OH^-. Even though the equilibrium lies far to the left, their is sufficient OH- produced to make an alkaline solution.
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Is NH3 Ammonia a strong acid?
bcz it has lone pair of electrons on nitrogen atom tht is y it can donate an electron pair so it is lewis base
What is the conjugate acid of NH3?
NH4+ is NH3's conjugate acid. NH3 accepts H+ to become a Bronsted-Lowry base.
Which of these bases has the strongest conjugate acid NH3 N2H4 or CH3NH2?
Among these NH3 is the weakest base so strongest conjugate acid would be NH4+ ion.
Which type of nitrogenous base always bond with a pyrimide?
NH3 with N in top of the (teraedral) pyramid (3 H at base)
Why can water act as an acid or a base in a bronsted lowry reaction?
Because a bronsted-lowry acid donates proton such as ( H+ ) and water can donate H+ such as ( H2O + NH3 ---> NH4+ + OH- ) here water donated H+ to ammonia to produce NH4 ( which is an acid )
How does NH3 act as Lewis base?
Lewis base gives out a lone pair of electrons.N of NH3 has a lone pair.So it can act as Lewis base.
Is NH3 a bronsted acid or base?
it can either be an acid or a base depending on its participation in the reaction. if it accepts H+ then it is a base and if it donates H+ then it is an acid..
How is the compound of NH3 classified?
NH3 is called an amphoteric compound because it can act as either a base or an acid.
NH3 is the formula for what common base?
The name of the common base NH3 is ammonia.
What is the conjugate base of nh3?
NH2- is the conjugate base of ammonia.
Ammonia Nh3 is a weak?
NH3 is a weak base
Is PH3 is stronger than NH3?
Neither PH3 nor NH3 are acids. They are both bases. NH3 is the stronger base
Is NH3 a base?
Yes,it is a base.It is a weak base.
NH3 a base?
Yes,it is a base.NH3 is a weak base.
What is the name of the base in ammonia?
ammonia is a base... it is NH3
Is NH3 an acid or a base?
well NH3 is a base that reacts with H2O to get NH4 + OH- NH3+ H2O-->NH4+ + OH- A conjugate base is the species formed when a Bronsted- Lowry base accepts a proton. NH4+ is the conjugate acid of NH3
Can ammonia NH3 be classified as a base even though it does not contain the hydroxide ion OH Why or Why not?
NH3 can accept a proton ( hydrogen ion ) to become NH4(-), ammonium. This is the definition of a base; accepting protons. NH3 is a weak base.
