In the following reaction: HCO 3 - (aq)+ H 2 O (aq)→ H 2 CO 3 (aq)+ OH - (aq)

In the given reaction, H 2 O acts as an acid because it donates a proton (H+) to form its conjugate base, OH - . The other species, HCO 3 - , does not donate a proton and therefore cannot be an acid.

In the following reaction: HCO 3 - (aq)+ H 2 O (aq)→ H 2 CO 3 (aq)+ OH - (aq)

In the given reaction, H 2 O acts as an acid because it donates a proton (H+) to form its conjugate base, OH - . The other species, HCO 3 - , does not donate a proton and therefore cannot be an acid.

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In the Following Reaction: HCO₃^-(aq)+ H₂O (Aq)→ H₂CO₃(aq)

Question 62

Multiple Choice

In the following reaction: HCO₃^-(aq) + H₂O (aq) → H₂CO₃(aq) + OH^-(aq)

A) HCO₃^-is an acid and H₂CO₃is its conjugate base.
B) H₂O is an acid and OH^- is its conjugate base.
C) HCO₃^-is an acid and OH^- is its conjugate base.
D) H₂O is an acid and H₂CO₃ is its conjugate base.
E) H₂O is an acid and HCO₃^- is its conjugate base.