Question:
Ammonia reacts with water to form the ammonium ion and hydroxide ion.
\[
{NH}_3 + {H}_2{O} \longrightarrow {NH}_4^+ + {OH}^-
\]
According to the Bronsted-Lowry definition of acids and bases, what is the conjugate acid of ammonia?
Ammonia reacts with water to form the ammonium ion and hydroxide ion.
\[
{NH}_3 + {H}_2{O} \longrightarrow {NH}_4^+ + {OH}^-
\]
According to the Bronsted-Lowry definition of acids and bases, what is the conjugate acid of ammonia?
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In a Bronsted-Lowry reaction, the conjugate acid is formed when a base accepts a proton (H+).
Updated On: Dec 11, 2025
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- NH4+
- OH-
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Solution and Explanation
Ammonia (\( {NH}_3 \)) acts as a base in this reaction, donating an electron pair to accept a proton (H+) from water, forming NH4+. The conjugate acid is the species formed when a base gains a proton. In this case, NH4+ is the conjugate acid of ammonia.
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