Question

what type of reaction is the following: nh₃ + h⁺ → nh₄⁺
acid - base reaction
precipitation reaction
redox reaction

Explanation:

In an acid - base reaction, an acid donates a proton (\(H^{+}\)) and a base accepts a proton. Here, \(NH_{3}\) (a base) accepts \(H^{+}\) (from an acid, not shown in the simplified equation) to form \(NH_{4}^{+}\). There is no transfer of electrons (so not a redox reaction), and no formation of a solid precipitate (so not a precipitation reaction).

Answer:

acid - base reaction