The hydrogen sulfite ion 1HSO3-2 is amphiprotic. Write a balanced chemical equation showing how it acts as an acid toward water and another equation showing how it acts as a base toward water.
Ch.16 - Acid-Base Equilibria

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Capitolo 16, Problema 22
Identify the Brønsted–Lowry acid and the Brønsted– Lowry base on the left side of each equation, and also identify the conjugate acid and conjugate base of each on the right side.
(a) HBrO(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + BrO-(aq)
(b) HSO4-(aq) + HCO3-(aq) ⇌ SO42-(aq) + H2CO3(aq)
(c) HSO3-(aq) + H3O+(aq) ⇌ H2SO3(aq) + H2O(l)
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Identify the species that donates a proton (H⁺) on the left side of the equation. This species is the Brønsted–Lowry acid.
Identify the species that accepts a proton (H⁺) on the left side of the equation. This species is the Brønsted–Lowry base.
On the right side of the equation, identify the species that results from the Brønsted–Lowry acid after it donates a proton. This is the conjugate base.
On the right side of the equation, identify the species that results from the Brønsted–Lowry base after it accepts a proton. This is the conjugate acid.
Summarize the identifications: Brønsted–Lowry acid and base on the left, and conjugate acid and base on the right.

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Brønsted–Lowry Acid-Base Theory
The Brønsted–Lowry theory defines acids as proton donors and bases as proton acceptors. This framework emphasizes the transfer of protons (H⁺ ions) during chemical reactions, allowing for a broader understanding of acid-base behavior beyond just the presence of hydroxide or hydronium ions.
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Bronsted-Lowry Acid-Base Theory
Conjugate Acid-Base Pairs
In the Brønsted–Lowry theory, a conjugate acid is formed when a base gains a proton, while a conjugate base is what remains after an acid donates a proton. This relationship highlights the reversible nature of acid-base reactions, where the products can act as acids or bases in subsequent reactions.
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Identifying Species in Reactions
To analyze acid-base reactions, it is essential to identify the reactants and products correctly. In the given equation, recognizing which species donate or accept protons allows for the determination of the Brønsted–Lowry acid and base, as well as their corresponding conjugate pairs, facilitating a deeper understanding of the reaction dynamics.
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