Proton transfer reactions - conjugate acids & bases Flashcards
1
Q
Conjugate acid-base pair definition
A
Two species that are different from each other by a H+ ion
2
Q
What does a conjugate acid-base pair consist of?
A
The substances related to each other by the donating and accepting of a proton
3
Q
Which acid / base perspective defines conjugate acids & bases?
A
Bronsted-Lowry perspective
4
Q
Conjugate acid / base reaction general formula
A
HA + B ⇌ A- + BH+
HA = acid because it has an H+ to donate, so A- is its conjugate base.
B = base because it accepts an H+, so BH+ is the conjugate acid.
