The species: H2O,, and NH3 can act both as Brönsted acids and bases.

Question:

The species: $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{HCO}_{7}^{-}, \mathrm{HSO}_{4}^{-}$, and $\mathrm{NH}_{3}$ can act both as Brönsted acids and bases. For each case give the corresponding conjugate acid and base.

Solution:

The table below lists the conjugate acids and conjugate bases for the given species.

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