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NH3 + H2O → NH4+ + OH- What type of chemical reaction is this?
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NH3 + H2O → NH4+ + OH-
What type of chemical reaction is this?

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This is an acid-base reaction.
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Answer: In the example of ammonia dissolving in water (NH3 + H2 O → NH4 + + OH-), the water donates a proton, so it is the acid. The ammonia accepts the proton, so it is the base. This reaction is reversible.

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