Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285199049
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-904-7

Chapter 14 - Acids and Bases - Questions for Review and Thought - Topical Questions - Page 652a: 10a

Answer

$HIO(aq) + H_2O(l) \lt -- \gt IO^-(aq) + H_3O^+(aq)$

Work Step by Step

- When acting like an acid, the substance donates a proton to the other reactant, so, since we added the acid to water, the reaction will occur with the water molecules.
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