Ammonia molecules react with water to form a solution that contains ammonium ions and hydroxide ions. How should water be classified in this reaction?

NH3(g) + H2O(l) NH4+(aq) + OH−(aq)

A. As a Brønsted-Lowry base, because it donates a proton
B. As a Brønsted-Lowry base, because it accepts a proton
C. As a Brønsted-Lowry acid, because it accepts a proton
D. As a Brønsted-Lowry acid, because it donates a proton

Question

Ammonia molecules react with water to form a solution that contains ammonium ions and hydroxide ions. How should water be classified in this reaction?

NH3(g) + H2O(l)  NH4+(aq) + OH−(aq)

 		A.	As a Brønsted-Lowry base, because it donates a proton
 		B.	As a Brønsted-Lowry base, because it accepts a proton
 		C.	As a Brønsted-Lowry acid, because it accepts a proton
 		D.	As a Brønsted-Lowry acid, because it donates a proton

nechirwan · Answer

D.	As a Brønsted-Lowry acid, because it donates a proton

eric_d · Answer

Yes,it is!

vera_ewing · Answer

thanks so much guys! :) @eric_d @nechirwan

nechirwan · Answer

:D