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For NH4+, write an equation that shows how the cation acts as an acid in water


For NH4+, write an equation that shows how the cation acts as an acid in water. Express your answer as a chemical equation. 


Identify all of the phases in your answer (e.g. (aq), (1)). DO NOT include any spaces.

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Therefore, because the pKa of water is lower than ammonia, it is a stronger acid the ammonia and will donate protons to the ammonia base. This reaction leads water to become the conjugate base OH- and ammonia to become the conjugate acid NH4+.  

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