Answer to Question #164417 in Chemistry for Phyroe

Question #164417

In water solutions, is HCO3- stronger as an acid or as a base? Why?


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2021-02-23T04:29:12-0500

HCO3-, is not stable and can react again with water to contribute to the pH.

HCO3- will act as a base by plucking off the proton from H2O, and forming a basic solution.



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