Meaning of conjugate base | Babel Free
Definitions
- Any compound, of general formula Xⁿ⁺, which can be transformed into a conjugate acid HX⁽ⁿ⁺¹⁾⁺ by the gain of a proton.
- Such a base with enough basic activity to participate in its own equilibrium.
Examples
“Examples Cl⁻ → HCl HSO₄⁻ → H₂SO₄ NH₃ → NH₄⁺”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.