Question

What substance is acting as the Brønsted-Lowry base in the forward reaction below? H2O + HCI ----> H3O+ CI-

Answers:
A. H3O+
B. CI-
C. H2O
D. HCI

Answer 1

H2O is the Bronsted-Lowry base because it accepts the hydrogen ion to become H3O after the reaction is complete.