In the following reaction,which reactant is a Brønsted-Lowry acid? NaHS(aq)+ HCN(aq)→ NaCN(aq)+ H₂S(aq)

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A Brønsted-Lowry acid is a substance that donates a proton (H⁺). In this reaction, HCN is donating a proton to NaHS, which makes HCN the Brønsted-Lowry acid. NaHS is a Brønsted-Lowry base because it accepts the proton from HCN. NaCN and H₂S are the products of the reaction and not involved in the proton transfer, so they are not Brønsted-Lowry acids or bases in this specific reaction.

In the Following Reaction,which Reactant Is a Brønsted-Lowry Acid? NaHS(aq)