Question

Identify each of the following species as:

A) Only a Brønsted acid.
B) Only a Brønsted base.
C) Both a Brønsted acid and a Brønsted base.
D) None of the above.

Answer 1

In the given list of compounds, the Brønsted-Lowry acids are HCl, H₂CO₃, HF, HNO₂, HNO₃, H₃PO₄, H₂SO₄. The Brønsted-Lowry bases are NH₃, NaOH, Na₂CO₃.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given list of compounds, we can identify the Brønsted-Lowry acids and bases based on their ability to donate or accept protons. The Brønsted-Lowry acid is a species that donates a proton (H+ ion), while the Brønsted-Lowry base is a species that accepts a proton.

Here are the identified Brønsted-Lowry acids and bases:

• Brønsted-Lowry acids: HCl, H₂CO₃, HF, HNO₂, HNO₃, H₃PO₄, H₂SO₄
• Brønsted-Lowry bases: NH₃, NaOH, Na₂CO