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Chapter 40: Problem 7

Answer and explain each of the following: a) What is the conjugate acid of \(\mathrm{NH}_{3}\) ? b) What is the conjugate base of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) ?

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a) The conjugate acid of \(NH_{3}\) is \(NH_{4}^{+}\). b) The conjugate base of \(H_{2}O\) is \(OH^{-}\).

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Conjugate Acid of \(NH_{3}\)

The conjugate acid of a base is formed when the base gains a proton (H+). So, the conjugate acid of \(NH_{3}\) is obtained when \(NH_{3}\) gains a proton to become \(NH_{4}^{+}\). Therefore, the conjugate acid of \(NH_{3}\) is \(NH_{4}^{+}\).
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Conjugate Base of \(H_{2}O\)

The conjugate base of an acid is formed when that acid loses a proton. Thus, the conjugate base of \(H_{2}O\) is obtained when \(H_{2}O\) loses a proton to become \(OH^{-}\). Therefore, the conjugate base of \(H_{2}O\) is \(OH^{-}\).

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