Conjugate Acid/Base Pairs

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What is a conjugate acid?

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A conjugate acid is the species formed when a base gains a proton (H+).

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What is a conjugate base?

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A conjugate base is the species formed when an acid donates a proton (H+).

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What is the relationship between acids and their conjugate bases?

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Acids and their conjugate bases differ by one proton (H+).

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What is the formula for the conjugate base of NH4+?

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NH3 (Ammonia) is the conjugate base of NH4+.

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Identify the conjugate acid of HSO4-.

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H2SO4 (Sulfuric acid) is the conjugate acid of HSO4-.

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What is the dissociation equation for the base SO4-2?

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SO4-2 + H2O <--> HSO4-1 + OH-1.

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What is the role of water in acid-base reactions?

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Water can act as both an acid and a base, depending on the reaction.

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What is the significance of neutralization reactions?

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Neutralization reactions involve the reaction of an acid and a base to produce water and a salt.

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How do you identify a conjugate acid in a reaction?

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The conjugate acid is the species that results from the base gaining a proton.

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How do you identify a conjugate base in a reaction?

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The conjugate base is the species that results from the acid losing a proton.