Conjugate Acids
Definition
Conjugate acids are formed when base gains proton(s) (H+ ions).
Analogy
Think of a conjugate acid as a sponge that has soaked up water. The sponge is like the base, and the water it soaks up represents the H+ ions. After soaking up the water, we now have a wet sponge - this is our conjugate acid!
Related terms
Conjugate Base: This is what remains of an acid after it donates a proton during a chemical reaction.
Bronsted-Lowry Acid: A substance that donates a proton to another substance in a chemical reaction.
Bronsted-Lowry Base: A substance that accepts a proton from another substance in a chemical reaction.
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