In the Following Reaction,which Reactant Is a Brønsted-Lowry Base? Na₂HPO₄(aq)

question 58

Multiple Choice

In the following reaction,which reactant is a Brønsted-Lowry base? Na₂HPO₄(aq) + H₂CO₃(aq) → NaH₂PO₄(aq) + NaHCO₃(aq)

• A)Na₂HPO₄
• B)H₂CO₃
• C)NaH₂PO₄
• D)NaHCO₃
• E)none of the above

---

Definitions:

Equation of Exchange

An economic formula representing the relationship between the money supply, its velocity (rate of circulation), the price level, and the number of transactions over a period.

Money Supply

The total amount of monetary assets available in an economy at a specific time, including cash, coins, and balances held in checking and savings accounts, influencing inflation and economic activity.

Price Level

An index that measures the average price of consumer goods and services, reflecting the purchasing power of a country's currency.

Foreign Exchange Rate

The price at which one currency can be exchanged for another in the international currency markets.