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Ch.16 - Acids and Bases
Tro - Chemistry: A Molecular Approach 4th Edition
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Capitolo 16, Problema 36c

In each reaction, identify the Brønsted–Lowry acid, the Brønsted–Lowry base, the conjugate acid, and the conjugate base. c. CO32–(aq) + H2O(l) ⇌ HCO3–(aq) + OH–(aq)

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Identify the species that donates a proton (H⁺) in the reaction. This species is the Brønsted–Lowry acid.
Identify the species that accepts a proton (H⁺) in the reaction. This species is the Brønsted–Lowry base.
Determine the conjugate acid, which is the species formed when the Brønsted–Lowry base gains a proton.
Determine the conjugate base, which is the species formed when the Brønsted–Lowry acid loses a proton.
Write out the reaction showing the transfer of the proton and label each species as the Brønsted–Lowry acid, base, conjugate acid, and conjugate base.

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