1. Write the balanced molecular equation:
HBr(aq) + NH₃(aq) → NH₄Br(aq)
2. Write the complete ionic equation:
H⁺(aq) + Br⁻(aq) + NH₃(aq) → NH₄⁺(aq) + Br⁻(aq)
3. Identify the spectator ions:
Spectator ions are ions that appear on both sides of the equation and do not participate in the reaction. In this case, Br⁻ is the spectator ion.
4. Write the net ionic equation:
H⁺(aq) + NH₃(aq) → NH₄⁺(aq)
Therefore, the net ionic equation for the reaction of hydrobromic acid and ammonia is:
H⁺(aq) + NH₃(aq) → NH₄⁺(aq)