Question #94580

1 Answer
Nov 15, 2017

a.) F^-(aq)
b.) is CO_3^(2-)

Explanation:

A conjugate base is an acid that has lost it's proton. So;

in a.)

HF is the acid and the proton goes from the acid to the water. Thus means the conjugate base is the F^-(aq) ion left over.

in b.) THANKS TO ANOR277 FOR THE CORRECTION
the conjugate base of bicarbonate ion, HCO_3^(-), is CO_3^(2-); its conjugate acid is H_2CO_3...