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The substance HCO3-1 is amphiprotic, meaning is can act as
either an acid or a base. Complete the reactions started below to
show how it acts as an acid and as a base. Label the conjugate acid
and base for each
reaction.
ACID REACTION: HCO3-1 + H2O(l) ?
BASE REACTION: HCO3-1 + H2O(l) ?
ACID
REACTION:
HCO3-1 + H2O
CO32-
+ H3O +
acid base conjugate base conjugate acid
BASE REACTION:
HCO3-1
+ H2O
H2CO3 +
OH-
base acid conjugate acid conjugate base