Which of the following compounds acts as a Brønsted-Lowry acid?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following compounds acts as a Brønsted-Lowry acid?
  1. NH3
  2. H2O
  3. HCl
  4. NaOH

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following compounds acts as a Brønsted-Lowry acid?
  • Step 1: Understand what a Brønsted-Lowry acid is. A Brønsted-Lowry acid is a substance that can donate a proton (H+).
  • Step 2: Identify the compounds given in the question. Look for the one that can donate a proton.
  • Step 3: Analyze HCl. HCl is hydrochloric acid, which is known to release H+ ions in solution.
  • Step 4: Confirm that HCl donates a proton when dissolved in water, making it a Brønsted-Lowry acid.
  • Step 5: Conclude that HCl is the compound that acts as a Brønsted-Lowry acid.
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