What Is the Net Ionic Equation for HBr(aq) and NH₃(aq)?

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The net ionic equation for the reaction between HBr(aq) and NH₃(aq) is H+(aq) + NH₃(aq) → NH₄+(aq). The initial attempt included incorrect species, such as Br- and OH-, which do not participate in the net ionic equation. The correct formulation highlights the proton transfer from HBr to NH₃, resulting in the formation of the ammonium ion.

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Homework Statement



"Write the net ionic equation for the reaction between HBr(aq) and NH_3(aq)"


Homework Equations




The Attempt at a Solution



H^+(aq) + Br^+(aq) + NH_4^+(aq) + OH^-(aq) --> NH_4Br(aq) + H_2O(l)

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It's an online application that is a bit finicky, and I was curious if I'm at least heading the right direction, and if I'm not, then where exactly I'm messing up? I also posted this in the Chemistry forum, but then found this one. Thanks in advance.
 
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Barfolumu said:

Homework Statement



"Write the net ionic equation for the reaction between HBr(aq) and NH_3(aq)"


Homework Equations




The Attempt at a Solution



H^+(aq) + Br^+(aq) + NH_4^+(aq) + OH^-(aq) --> NH_4Br(aq) + H_2O(l)


[edit]
It's an online application that is a bit finicky, and I was curious if I'm at least heading the right direction, and if I'm not, then where exactly I'm messing up? I also posted this in the Chemistry forum, but then found this one. Thanks in advance.

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Thank you very much. The Barium should've remained an ion, and NH_3 is not equivalent to NH_4 + OH, so the net ionic equation is H^+(aq) + NH_3(aq) --> NH_4^+(aq).
 

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