Answer
$I^-(aq) + H_2O(l) \lt -- \gt HI(aq) + OH^-(aq)$
Work Step by Step
- When acting like a base, the substance receives a proton from the other reactant, so, since we added the base to water, the reaction will occur with the water molecules.
Chemistry: The Molecular Science (5th Edition)
by Moore, John W.; Stanitski, Conrad L.
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: 11c
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