Question

What does conjugate acid and base mean?

Answer 1

See here.

Explanation:

The conjugate base of any acid is the initial acid `HX` LESS a proton, `H^+` to give `X^-`.

The conjugate acid of any base is the initial base `X^-` PLUS a proton, `H^+` to give `HX`.

AS with any chemcal reaction, both MASS and CHARGE are CONSERVED.

Can you tell me the conjugate acid of ammonia, `NH_3`? Can you tell me its conjugate base (which does not exist in water)?