For NH4+, write an equation that shows how the cation acts as an acid.
According to Arrhenius theory an acid is the one which gives a proton or hydronium ion in aqueous solution.
For example HCl is an Arrhenius acid
HCl (aq) --------> H+ + Cl-
Similarly we can show NH4+ an Arrhenius acid as
NH4+(aq)-------> NH3 + H+
According to Bronsted -Lowry an acid is the one that can donate a proton.
Thus HCl is an acid as per equation
HCl + H2O <------> H3O+ + Cl-
Similarly NH4+ is an acid as
NH4+ + H2O <--------> H3O+ + NH3
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