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Author: Darrell Ebbing, Steven D. Gammon
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.21QP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
How ammonia yield hydroxide ion in aqueous solution without involving the species
Concept Introduction:
Bronsted-Lowry theory:
Acid: According to Bronsted-Lowry theory, a species which donates a proton in a proton transfer-reaction is said to be an acid.
Base: According to Bronsted-Lowry theory, a species which accepts a proton in a proton transfer-reaction is said to be base.
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Bundle: General Chemistry, Loose-leaf Version, 11th + OWLv2, 4 terms (24 months) Printed Access Card
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Ch. 15.8 - A saturated solution of calcium hydroxide has a...Ch. 15.8 - A brand of carbonated beverage has a pH of 3.16....Ch. 15.8 - A 0.010 M solution of ammonia, NH3, has a pH of...Ch. 15.8 - Prob. 15.4CCCh. 15 - Which of the following are strong acids? 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