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Problem
H
2
O
\text{H}_2\text{O}
H
2
O
can be described as a Brønsted–Lowry acid as it can donate a proton to form
OH
−
\text{OH}^-
OH
−
as shown in the equation for its reaction with ammonia:
H
2
O
+
NH
3
→
NH
4
+
+
OH
−
\text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{NH}_3 \rightarrow \text{NH}_4^+ + \text{OH}^-
H
2
O
+
NH
3
→
NH
4
+
+
OH
−
Explain why
H
2
O
\text{H}_2\text{O}
H
2
O
can be described as a Lewis acid.
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