Ammonia (NH₃) Acts as a Weak Base in Aqueous Solution

question 57

Multiple Choice

Ammonia (NH₃) acts as a weak base in aqueous solution. What is the acid that reacts with this base when ammonia is dissolved in water?

• A) none, there are no acids in pure water
• B) H₂O
• C) NH₄⁺
• D) trick question, because no acids are present, ammonia cannot act as a base
• E) oxygen that always is dissolved in water

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