When ammonium (NH4*) is placed in water, a chemical reaction occurs and an equilibrium is established as shown below.NH4+ (aq) + H₂O (1) ≥ NH3 (aq) + H3O+ (aq)The pK, of NH4* is 9.25. Predict whether the acid form (NH4*) or the base form (NH3) is predominant at pH = 7.4. Explain your answer.

When ammonium (NH4*) is placed in water, a chemical reaction occurs and an equilibrium is established as shown below. NH4+ (aq) + H₂O (1) ⇒ NH3 (aq) + H3O+ (aq) The pKa of NH4* is 9.25. Predict whether the acid form (NH4*) or the base form (NH3) is predominant at pH = 7.4. Explain your answer.

When ammonium (NH4) is placed in water, a chemical reaction occurs and an equilibrium is established as shown below. NH4+ (aq) + H₂O (1) ⇒ NH3 (aq) + H3O+ (aq) The pKa of NH4 is 9.25. Predict whether the acid form (NH4*) or the base form (NH3) is predominant at pH = 7.4. Explain your answer.

Chemistry: Principles and Practice

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Chapter16: Reactions Between Acids And Bases

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Problem 16.83QE

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