Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 032191029X
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Chapter 14 - Acids and Bases - Exercises - Problems - Page 521: 34

Answer

a. HI is the acid and I- is its conjugate base. b. This pair is not a conjugate acid-base pair. c. Phosphate ion is the conjugate acid. d. This pair is not a conjugate acid-base pair.

Work Step by Step

a. HI donates proton and converts to Iodide ion. So, HI is the acid and I- is its conjugate base. b. This pair is not a conjugate acid-base pair because no protons are accepted or donated. c. Phosphate ion is the conjugate acid because it can donate a proton. d. This pair is not a conjugate acid-base pair because no protons are accepted or donated.
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