In the equation given below identify the substance that acts as a Bronsted-Lowry acid, explain: HSO3 + H20 So 2- ----> O H2O, because water is amphoteric and acts as both an acid or base. O HSO3 , because it is accepting a proton from H20. O HSO3 , because it is donating a proton to H20. O H,0 , because it is accepting a proton from HSO3

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In the equation given below identify the substance that acts as a Bronsted-Lowry
acid, explain:
HSO3 + H20
so,2-
---->
O H2O, because water is amphoteric and acts as both an acid or base.
O HSO3 , because it is accepting a proton from H20.
O HSO3 , because it is donating a proton to H20.
O H,0 , because it is accepting a proton from HSO3.
Transcribed Image Text:In the equation given below identify the substance that acts as a Bronsted-Lowry acid, explain: HSO3 + H20 so,2- ----> O H2O, because water is amphoteric and acts as both an acid or base. O HSO3 , because it is accepting a proton from H20. O HSO3 , because it is donating a proton to H20. O H,0 , because it is accepting a proton from HSO3.
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