NH3(aq) + H2O(l) → NH4+(aq) + OH-(aq) In this chemical equation, NH3 and H2O serve as --- and ---, respectively.   Question 12 options:   a base, a conjugate acid   a base, an acid   an acid, a base   an acid, a conjugate base

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NH3(aq) + H2O(l) → NH4+(aq) + OH-(aq)

In this chemical equation, NH3 and H2O serve as --- and ---, respectively.

 

Question 12 options:

 

a base, a conjugate acid

 

a base, an acid

 

an acid, a base

 

an acid, a conjugate base

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