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What substance is the conjugate acid in the reaction: HNO3 + NH3 produces NH4+ + NO3-

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Answer:

NH4+

Step-by-step explanation:

HNO3 + NH3 = NH4+ + NO3-

HNO3 = H+

Conjugate means "to join together" when used in chemistry

Acids are solutions with a higher ratio of H+ ions to OH- ions.

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