Question

Identify the acid, base, conjugate acid, and conjugate base in the following reaction:

HSO4- + NH3 = SO4-2 + NH4+

Answer 1

Acid: HSO4-

Base: NH3

Conjugate Acid: NH4+

Conjugate Base: SO4-2

Step-by-step explanation:

HSO4- gives a H+ to NH3 making NH4+ the conjugate acid.

Same can be said to the base.