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The conjugate acid acts as an acid, with a strength inversely proportional to the strength of its conjugate base. For example, since NH<sub>3</sub> is a weak base, NH<sub>4</sub><sup>+</sup> is a fairly strong acid. | The conjugate acid acts as an acid, with a strength inversely proportional to the strength of its conjugate base. For example, since NH<sub>3</sub> is a weak base, NH<sub>4</sub><sup>+</sup> is a fairly strong acid. | ||
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*[[Conjugate base]] | *[[Conjugate base]] | ||
*[[Acid-base reaction]] | *[[Acid-base reaction]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:44, July 13, 2016
When a molecule receives a proton, it is called the conjugate acid of the original molecule. For example, NH4+ is the conjugate acid of NH3. NH4+ and NH3 are a conjugate acid-base pair. One can be transformed into the other by undergoing a simple acid-base reaction.
The conjugate acid acts as an acid, with a strength inversely proportional to the strength of its conjugate base. For example, since NH3 is a weak base, NH4+ is a fairly strong acid.