Answer to Question #164417 in Chemistry for Phyroe

Question #164417

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

Expert's answer

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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