Chapter 3, Problem 27PS

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given reaction should be balanced and the reactant and product should be named.

Concept introduction:

The law of conservation of mass states that no atoms can be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction, therefore, the number of atoms present in the reactants is equal to the number of atoms present in the products.

Bronsted acid: An acid donates (loses)${\text{H}}^{+}$ ion.

Bronsted Base: A base accepts (gains)${\text{H}}^{+}$ ion.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given reaction should be balanced and the reactant and product should be named.

Concept introduction:

The law of conservation of mass states that no atoms can be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction, therefore, the number of atoms present in the reactants is equal to the number of atoms present in the products.

Bronsted acid: An acid donates (loses)${\text{H}}^{+}$ ion.

Bronsted Base: A base accepts (gains)${\text{H}}^{+}$ ion.