Question

For the following forward chemical equation, identify the acid/base/conjugate acid/conjugate base.

NH₃ +HCl --> Cl⁻ + NH₄⁺

Cl⁻ =?
a. acid
b. conjugate base
c. base
d. conjugate acid

Answer 1

In the forward chemical equation NH₃ + HCl → Cl⁻ + NH₄⁺Cl⁻, NH₃ is a base that accepts a proton to form its conjugate acid, NH₄⁺, and HCl is an acid that donates a proton to form its conjugate base, Cl⁻.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given forward chemical equation NH₃ + HCl → Cl⁻ + NH₄⁺Cl⁻, NH₃ is a base because it accepts a proton (H+) to form its conjugate acid, NH₄⁺.

HCl is an acid because it donates a proton (H+) to form its conjugate base, Cl⁻.