Question

In the equation below, identify the Brønsted-Lowry acid, Brønsted-Lowry base, conjugate acid, conjugate base.

NH4+(aq) + NO-2 (aq) = HNO2(aq) +NH3(aq)

Answer 1

HNO₂ is Bronsted- Lowery conjugate acid.

NH₃ is Bronsted- Lowery conjugate base.

NH₄⁺(aq) is Bronsted- Lowery acid.

NO₂⁻²is Bronsted- Lowery base.

Step-by-step explanation:

Bronsted- Lowery acid:

Bronsted- lowery acid is the specie which have capability to donate the proton.

Bronsted- Lowery conjugate base:

The Bronsted- Lowery conjugate base of Bronsted- Lowery acid is the specie which is formed after when an acid donate the proton.

Bronsted- Lowery base:

Bronsted- lowery base is the specie which have capability to accept the proton.

Bronsted- Lowery conjugate acid:

The Bronsted- Lowery conjugate acid of Bronsted- Lowery base is the specie which is formed after when an base accept the proton.

Chemical equation:

NH₄⁺(aq) + NO₂⁻²(aq) → HNO₂(aq) + NH₃(aq)

NH₄⁺(aq) have an extra proton and can donate it so it is Bronsted- Lowery acid.

NO₂⁻² have negative charge and can accept the proton so it is Bronsted- Lowery base.

HNO₂ is Bronsted- Lowery conjugate acid.

NH₃ is Bronsted- Lowery conjugate base.