I know a conjugate acid is from when a proton is transferred to the base- is it a base or acid though? explain

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I know a conjugate acid is from when a proton is transferred to the base- is it a base or acid though? explain

2007-02-24 08:53:39 · 3 answers · asked by Gc 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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The conjugate base of an acid (formed by proton loss) is a base. If the acid is a strong one, the conjugate base is a weak one. The opposite is also true.

2007-02-24 09:31:04 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Lets say you have HCl, hydrochloric acid. It is a strong acid, initially, but when reacted with something, the Cl ion becomes the conjugate base to HCl.

2007-02-24 17:05:29 · answer #2 · answered by Mikey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

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2014-11-13 23:07:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋