Multiple ChoiceAs shown by the equations: H2O + HCO3− ⇆ H3O+ + CO32− H2O + HCO3− ⇆ H2CO3 + OH−231views
Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following species is amphiprotic within an aqueous solvent? a) Br– b) HC2H3O2 c) SO42– d) HSe– e) H3O+223views3rank
Textbook QuestionThe hydrogen sulfite ion 1HSO3-2 is amphiprotic. Write a balanced chemical equation showing how it acts as an acid toward water and another equation showing how it acts as a base toward water.1335views
Textbook QuestionWrite an equation for the reaction in which H2C6H7O5-1aq2 acts as an acid in H2O1l2.791views
Textbook QuestionWrite an equation for the reaction in which H2C6H7O5-1aq2 acts as a base in H2O1l2.315views
Textbook QuestionBoth H2O and H2PO4- are amphoteric. Write an equation to show how each substance can act as an acid and another equation to show how each can act as a base.3224views
Textbook QuestionAqueous solutions of hydrogen sulfide contain H2S, HS-, S2-, H3O+ , OH-, and H2O in varying concentrations. Which of these species can act only as an acid? Which can act only as a base? Which can act both as an acid and as a base?669views