Difference between revisions of "Conjugate acid"
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| − | + | Consider the pair of molecules HX and X<sup>−</sup>. HX can react to form X<sup>−</sup>, and vice versa, through an [[acid-base reaction]]. Thus, HX is the conjugate acid of X<sup>−</sup> (and X<sup>−</sup> is the conjugate base of HX.) | |
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| + | HX acts as an acid, with a strength inversely proportional to the strength of its conjugate base. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 21:51, August 2, 2009
Consider the pair of molecules HX and X−. HX can react to form X−, and vice versa, through an acid-base reaction. Thus, HX is the conjugate acid of X− (and X− is the conjugate base of HX.)
HX acts as an acid, with a strength inversely proportional to the strength of its conjugate base.