NH 3 (ammonia) is considered a weak base because: (a) It contains no hydroxide (OH )

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NH3 (ammonia) is considered a weak base because:

(a) It contains no hydroxide (OH) ions like NaOH does.

(b) It accepts a proton from water to produce hydroxide ions in a left-lying equilibrium.

(c) It donates hydroxide ions to water.

(d) It accepts a proton from water to produce hydroxide ions in a right-lying equilibrium.

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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