Author Question: In the reaction below, what does the symbol mean? OH- + NH4+ H2O + NH3 A) It means that the ... (Read 17 times)

pragya sharda · **on:** Jul 29, 2018

In the reaction below, what does the symbol mean?

OH- + NH4+ H2O + NH3

A) It means that the forward and backward reactions are happening at the same time.
B) It means that the reaction cannot decide which way to go.
C) It means that the forward reaction does not progress.
D) It means that the backward reaction happens as fast as the forward reaction and so the proton is not transferred at all.
E) none of the above

Question 2

According to the following reaction, which molecule is acting as a base?

H2O + NH3 OH- + NH4+

A) H2O
B) NH3
C) OH-
D) NH4+
E) none of the above