conjugate acids and Conjugate bases
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conjugate acids and Conjugate bases
Hi, can someone please explain the difference between conjugate acids and Conjugate bases I would assume they are similar but I don't know how to distinguish them. Thank you!
Re: conjugate acids and Conjugate bases
A conjugate acid is formed when a proton (H+) is added to a base, while a conjugate base is formed when a proton (H+) is removed from an acid.
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Re: conjugate acids and Conjugate bases
Conjugate acids have to do with bases, while conjugate bases have to do with acids. Conjugate acids happen when a proton gets added to a base, and conjugate bases happen when a proton is removed from an acid.
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Re: conjugate acids and Conjugate bases
A conjugate base is what remains of an acid after it donates a proton. It can gain or accept a proton in a subsequent reaction. For example, when hydrochloric acid (HCl) donates a proton, it forms its conjugate base, chloride ion (Cl⁻).
A conjugate acid is formed when a base gains a proton. It is the species that can release that proton in a subsequent reaction. For instance, when ammonia (NH₃) accepts a proton, it becomes its conjugate acid, ammonium ion (NH₄⁺).
A conjugate acid is formed when a base gains a proton. It is the species that can release that proton in a subsequent reaction. For instance, when ammonia (NH₃) accepts a proton, it becomes its conjugate acid, ammonium ion (NH₄⁺).
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