Identify the Brønsted Acid in the Following Reaction $\rarr$ NH₄⁺ + OH^-

question 76

Short Answer

Identify the Brønsted acid in the following reaction.
NH₃ + H₂O $\rarr$ NH₄⁺ + OH^-

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Definitions:

Biuret Reagent

A chemical solution used to test for the presence of proteins, turning violet in their presence.

H+ Ions

Hydrogen ions, which are a central component in the chemistry of acids and bases and play an important role in the pH balance of biological systems.

OH- Ions

OH- ions, also known as hydroxide ions, consist of one oxygen and one hydrogen atom carrying a negative electric charge, commonly found in alkaline solutions.

Fatty Acids And Glycerol

Building blocks of fats in organisms; fatty acids are long hydrocarbon chains, while glycerol is a three-carbon molecule that binds fatty acids to form triglycerides.