Question

Ammonia is a pungent gas at room temperature. It is used in the production of fertilizers and is soluble in water.

NH3 (g) + H2O (l) → NH4+ (aq) + OH - (aq)

Identify the conjugate base.

Answer 1

Answer: OH-

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given chemical equation:

NH3 is a weak base, and when it reacts with water, it forms the conjugate acid, NH4+, and the hydroxide ion OH-, which is the conjugate base of water.

therefore,, the conjugate base in this equation is OH-.