2006-12-08 02:08:21 · 6 answers · asked by Heavy Metal 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
H2O + H+ ---- H3O+ (1)
H2O ---- OH- + H+ (2)
In 1, H2O is a weak base, conjugate acid is H3O+ (weak acid)
In 2, H2O is a very weak acid, conjugate base is OH- (very strong base)
2006-12-08 02:34:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The hydroxide ion is a conjugate base for water.
2006-12-08 10:29:37 · answer #2 · answered by happyman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hydrogen and hydroxide (OH) are the two elements (hydroxide is an ion) when water separated by a chemical means. the hydroxide is the conjugate base.
2006-12-08 11:03:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theoretically, water dissociates into H+ and OH-. That's an acid and a base in one. The OH- part is the base.
2006-12-08 10:30:31 · answer #4 · answered by the scientist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
water is amphoteric. that means it acts as both an acid or base depending on conditions. if it loses an H all that is left is OH-.
2006-12-08 12:24:44 · answer #5 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-11-13 23:13:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋