11. Is this compound an acid or a base: H20? both base neutral acid

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harina [27]2 years ago

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Question

11. Is this compound an acid or a base: H20?

Answer: IT IS A BASE

A substance that accepts and H+ from water is considered a base. Both NH3 and H2O are amphoteric (they have H atoms that can be donated as H+ ions and thus act as acids and lone-pair electrons that can accept an H+ and thus act as bases). Thus, either NH3 or H2O can act as an acid or a base.

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dolphi86 [110]2 years ago

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Answer:

Neutral

Explanation:

It has a pH of 7, so it is considered neutral, and neither an acid nor a base. This means it is a neutral!

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