For the following acid-base reaction, predict which side the equilibrium is favored.

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The reactants in this reaction are a strong acid (HCl) and a weak base (NH3), while the products are a weak acid (NH4Cl) and a strong base (Cl-). According to Le Chatelier's principle, the equilibrium will shift to the side with the weaker acid and base. Therefore, this equilibrium will be favored on the side of the products (right side) because NH4+ is a weaker acid than HCl and Cl- is a stronger base than NH3.

For the Following Acid-Base Reaction, Predict Which Side the Equilibrium