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Chemistry Assignment
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... Chemistry Assignment by V Prodan 1. According to the Brønsted-Lowry theory, what is a compound that donates a proton known as? Similarly, what is a compound that accepts a proton known as? The compound that donates a proton is known as an acid, while a compound that accepts a proton is known as a base. 2. Write an equation for the reaction between hydrochloric acid and water. What is the role of hydrochloric acid in this reaction? HCl (aq) + H2O (l)H3O+ (aq) + Cl- (aq) The hydrochloric acid in this reaction is a proton donor. It is a Brønsted acid. 3. Write an equation for the reaction of sodium hydroxide in water. What is the role of the hydroxide ion in this reaction? The sodium hydroxide is fully ionized in water and hence acts as a strong base: NaOH (aq) --> Na+ (aq) + OH- (aq) The hydroxide ion in this reaction is a proton acceptor. It is a













