Answer
(a) Forward
(b) Reverse
(c) Reverse
Work Step by Step
1. Identify the acids. ** You can do the same steps comparing the bases.
(a) $NH_4^+$ and $H_2O$
(b) $HSO_4^-$ and $HNO_3$
(c) $CH_3OH$ and $CH_3COOH$
2. Using the table 16.1 (Find it on page 703), determine which acid is stronger.
(a) $NH_4^+$
(b) $HNO_3$
(c) $CH_3COOH$
3. The direction favored is the one where the stronger acid is the reactant.
(a) Forward
(b) Reverse
(c) Reverse
