Choose the Br∅nsted-Lowry acids and bases in the following equation: NH₄⁺ + OH^- ⇌ H₂O + NH₃ A)acids NH₄⁺,OH^- bases H₂O,NH₃ B)acids OH^-,H₂O bases NH₃,NH₄⁺ C)acids NH₄⁺,OH^- bases NH₄⁺,H₂O D)acids NH₄⁺,H₂O bases OH^-,NH₃ E)acids NH₄⁺,NH₃ bases OH^-,H₂O

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In the Brønsted-Lowry theory, an acid is a substance that can donate a proton (H+), and a base is a substance that can accept a proton. In the given equation, NH₄⁺ (ammonium ion) donates a proton to become NH₃ (ammonia), making it an acid. OH^- (hydroxide ion) accepts a proton to form H₂O (water), making it a base. Therefore, the correct acids are NH₄⁺ and H₂O, and the correct bases are OH^- and NH₃.

Choose the Br∅nsted-Lowry Acids and Bases in the Following Equation