Answer to Question #165751 in General Chemistry for Phyroe

Question #165751

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


CO2-, H2O, SO4-, NH3, HCO2-


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Expert's answer
2021-03-09T04:59:40-0500

water is used in the reactions because it is amphoteric.


"CO^{2-} + 2H^+ \\to CH_2O"


"HC_2H_3O_2 + H_2O \\to C_2H_3O_2^- + H_3O^+"

H2O is a Brønsted-Lowry base


"SO_4^{2- }+ 2H_2O \\to H_2SO_4 + 2OH^-"


"NH_3 + H_2O = NH_4^+ + OH^-"


"NH_4^+ + HCO_3^- \\to NH_3 + H_2CO_3"

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