(i) What is the conjugate acid and (ii) the conjugate base of H₂O? - Leaving Cert Chemistry - Question c - 2007
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(i) What is the conjugate acid and (ii) the conjugate base of H₂O?
Worked Solution & Example Answer:(i) What is the conjugate acid and (ii) the conjugate base of H₂O? - Leaving Cert Chemistry - Question c - 2007
What is the conjugate acid?
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The conjugate acid of H₂O (water) is H₃O⁺ (hydronium ion). This occurs when H₂O accepts a proton (H⁺) during a chemical reaction.
What is the conjugate base?
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The conjugate base of H₂O (water) is OH⁻ (hydroxide ion). This arises when H₂O donates a proton (H⁺) in a chemical reaction.
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