According to the equations below, what is the conjugate base of #HCO_3^-# ?
#H_2CO_3(aq) + H_2O (l) rightleftharpoons HCO_3^(-) (aq) + H_3O^(+)(aq)#
#HCO_3^(-)(aq) + H_2O(l) rightleftharpoons CO_3^(2-)(aq) + H_3O^(+)(aq)#
1 Answer
Dec 9, 2016
The conjugate base of
Explanation:
To find the conjugate base of ANY acid, all you have to do is remove a proton, and conserve mass and charge; simply take
e.g.
What is the conjugate acid of
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