Is a Brønsted acid or base?
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Designate the Brønsted–Lowry acid and the Brønsted–Lowry base on the left side of each of the following equations, and also designate the conjugate acid and conjugate base of each on the right side:
(a) NH4+(aq) + CN –(aq) HCN(aq) + NH3(aq)(b) (CH3)3N(aq) + H2O(l) (CH3)3NH +(aq) + OH –(aq)(c) HCOOH(aq) + PO43-(aq) HCOO-(aq) + HPO42-(aq)
What are amphiprotic substances?
(a) a substance that can function as a Brønsted—Lowry acid but not as a Brønsted—Lowry base
(b) a substance that can function as a Brønsted—Lowry base but not as a Brønsted—Lowry acid
(c) a substance that can function as both a Brønsted—Lowry acid and a Brønsted—Lowry base
(d) no correct response
Identify in the following reaction which is the Brønsted-Lowry acid, Brønsted-Lowry base, conjugate acid, and conjugate base.