Question

Using the reaction below, identify the species that re acting as acids , as described by Bronstead-Lowry. HBO3-2(aq) + H2PO4-(aq) ↔ HPO4-2(aq) + H2BO3-(aq)

Answer 1

Acids:
`\text{H}_(2)\text{PO}_(4)^{\text{ }-}` and
`\text{H}_(2)\text{BO}_(3)^{\text{ } -}`

Bases:
`\text{HBO}_(3)^{\text{ } 2-}` and
`\text{HPO}_(4)^{\text{ } 2-}`