Consider the reaction of acetic acid CH3CO2H and water.
CH3CO2H(aq)+H2O(l)↽−−⇀CH3CO−2(aq)+H3O+(aq)
This equation describes the transfer of hydrogen ions, or protons, between the two substances. Which of the following statements about this process is true?
Select the correct answer below:
Proton transfer will continue until equilibrium is reached.
Proton transfer will continue indefinitely.
Proton transfer only procedes in one direction.
None of the above.