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s. According to the Bronsted-Lowry definition, - . A) an acid is a proton accept

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Question

s. According to the Bronsted-Lowry definition, - . A) an acid is a proton acceptor B) a base produces H+ ions in aqueous solutions C) a base is a proton donor D) a base is a proton acceptor E) an acid acts as the solvent 37. Identify the Bronsted-Lowry acid in the following reaction. H20() + CO32-(aq)-HCO3-(aq) + OH-(aq) A) H20 B) CO32- C) HCO3 D) OH- E) H2CO3 8. The conjugate acid of H2O is A) H30+ B) OH- C) H20 D) H E) H20 has no conjugate acid. 9. The conjugate base of H2O is-- -- A) H30+ B) OH- C) H20 E) H20 has no conjugate base. 40. Ammonium hydroxide is a weak base because A) it forms a dilute solution B) it is only slightly soluble in water C) is a poor acceptor of protons D) it dissociates only slightly in water E) it is completely ionized in aqueous solution

Explanation / Answer

36)

According to the Bronsted-Lowry, an acid is proton donar whereas a base is a proton acceptor.

Answer: D