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10. Acids and Bases
Bronsted Lowry Acid and Base
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Which of the following is a Bronsted-Lowry acid?
A
CH4
B
HCN
C
NH3
D
Br2
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Understand the definition of a Bronsted-Lowry acid: A Bronsted-Lowry acid is a substance that can donate a proton (H⁺ ion) to another substance.
Examine each compound to determine if it can donate a proton. Start with CH₄: Methane (CH₄) is a hydrocarbon and does not have a hydrogen atom that can be easily donated as a proton.
Consider HCN: Hydrogen cyanide (HCN) contains a hydrogen atom that can be donated as a proton, making it a Bronsted-Lowry acid.
Evaluate NH₃: Ammonia (NH₃) is known to accept a proton to form NH₄⁺, which makes it a Bronsted-Lowry base rather than an acid.
Analyze Br₂: Bromine (Br₂) is a diatomic molecule and does not have a hydrogen atom to donate, so it cannot be a Bronsted-Lowry acid.
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