conjugate acid en · NOUN
Meanings
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Any compound, of general formula HXⁿ⁺, which can be transformed into a conjugate base X⁽ⁿ⁻¹⁾⁺ by the loss of a proton.
NH₄⁺ => NH₃
HCl => Cl⁻
H₂SO₄ => HSO₄⁻
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| conjugate acids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |