What does conjugate acid and base mean?

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anor277
Jun 18, 2016

See [here.](https://socratic.org/questions/what-is-the-conjugate-base-of-hso-4#276790)

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)?

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