Conjugate acid-base pairs Flashcards
1
Q
Define: What an acid changes into when it donates a proton
A
an acid changes into its conjugate base when it donates a proton
2
Q
Define: What a base changes into when it accepts a proton
A
a base changes into its conjugate acid when it accepts a proton
3
Q
Define a conjugate acid-base pair (conjugate pair)
A
A conjugate acid-base pair (conjugate pair) is any pair consisting of an acid and a base that differ by one proton.
4
Q
Does every acid have a conjugate base and vice versa?
A
Every acid has a conjugate base and vice versa.
5
Q
Why do we refer to CH₃COOH and CH₃COO- as a conjugate acid-base pair?
A
As they only differ by one proton
6
Q
What acid is in wasp stings?
A
Formic acid
