Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

by Timberlake, Karen C.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0321908449

ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 10 - Section 10.7 - Buffers - Additional Questions and Problems - Page 356: 10.68c

Answer

Ammonia is a base.

Work Step by Step

This compound accepts Hydrogen ions in water and therefore fits the definition of a Bronsted-Lowry base.

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