Step 1: HCl (aq) + NH3 (aq) → NH4+ (aq) + Cl- (aq)
Step 2: NH4+ (aq) + H2O (l) → NH3 (aq) + H3O+ (aq)
NH4+ transfers a proton to H2O to form the hydronium ion. How does this affect pH?
a) Increases pH
b) Decreases pH
c) Has no effect on pH
d) Depends on concentration