Question 10.2: Acids and Bases In each of the following equations, identify...

Acids and Bases

In each of the following equations, identify the reactant that is a Brønsted-Lowry acid and the reactant that is a Brønsted-Lowry base:

a. HBr(aq)+H_{2} O(l) \longrightarrow Br^{-}(aq)+H_{3} O^{+}(aq)

b. CN^{-}(aq)+H_{2} O(l) \rightleftarrows HCN(aq)+OH^{-}(aq)

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a. HBr, acid; H_{2} O, base

b. H_{2} O, acid; CN^{-}, base

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