How can you justify that NH3 is bronsted Lowry base but not arrhenius base?

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2026-05-19 03:11

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NH3 acts as a Bronsted-Lowry base because it can accept a proton (H+) to form the NH4+ ion. In contrast, NH3 does not produce hydroxide ions (OH-) in solution, which is a defining characteristic of an Arrhenius base.

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