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Which of these compounds are Bronsted-Lowry acids?

HCL, NaCl, H2O, NH3, CH3-

Asked by Chemistryclassroom, Last updated: Apr 30, 2024

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John Adney

John Adney

John Adney
John Adney

Answered Jul 09, 2017

HCl and H2O.

H2O is amphoteric so it can act as both a Bronsted acid or base at neutral conditions.

NH3 is a Bronsted-Lowry base at pH = 9 and below. It acts as an Bronsted-Lowry acid at pH's above 9. Since the question does not specify conditions, we should assume this to be at a neutral condition (pH = 7) which would make NH3 a base.

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John Smith

John Smith

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John Smith

Answered Nov 30, 2016

HCl
2. H2O
3. NH3
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