Question

Give equations showing how the following molecules and ions may act as
acids:

HClO4, HSO4-, HCO2-, H2O, HPO4-

Accepted Answer

1)H2O + HClO4 = H3O+ + ClO4-

2) HSO4-​ is an anion it forms H2SO4 when exposed to H2O

3) CHO2- + H+ = CH2​O2

4) H2​PO4- is an acid and when it is in water it forms a
hydronium ion and HPO4-, which is the conjugate base.

5) As the proton donor, H2O acts as a Bronsted-Lowry acid. For example
NH3 + H2O = NH4+ + OH-

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