Can anyone explain a conjugate acid base pair and/ or provide an example? Thanks will give medal.

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abb0t · Answer

conjugate means connected, or related by some manner.

photon336 · Answer

@abb0t if we have the reaction NH3 + H20 ---- NH4+ + OH- 
What would be the conjugate acid base pair in this case and why?

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rvc · Answer

In the following case 
consider Water to be Acid1
Since water donates a proton it acts as an acid and turns into OH+ which is a base1

Conjugate acid-base pairs are compounds that differ by the presence of one proton or H+.
All acids have a conjugate base. As soon as the acid donates the proton it forms a conjugate base.
Similarily all base have conjugate acid which is formed after they have accepted the proton.

photon336 · Answer

Thank you!

rvc · Answer

Thank you so much :)

photon336 · Answer

I liked your explanation though you explained it pretty well so that saved me a lot of time lol.

rvc · Answer

haha
i m glad that i helped you :)