Predict whether the equilibrium of the following reaction favors reactants or products: NH₄ + + H₂O ⇌ NH₃ + H₃O+ A)Reactants are favored. B)Products are favored. C)Neither side is favored.

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The equilibrium favors the reactants because NH₄⁺ is a weak acid and NH₃ is a weak base, so the reaction does not proceed significantly towards the products.

Predict Whether the Equilibrium of the Following Reaction Favors Reactants