Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 15 - Sections 15.1-15.12 - Exercises - Review Questions - Page 745: 21

Answer

$B(aq) + H_2O(l) \lt -- \gt BH^+(aq) + OH^-(aq)$

Work Step by Step

Considering the Bronsted-Lowry theory, a base is a compound that is capable of receiving one proton $(H^+)$. Therefore, when ionizing the water, the base (representend by "B"), takes a proton from the water molecule, producing "$BH^+$" and "$OH^-$".
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