conjugate acid

Definition

Any compound, of general formula HXⁿ⁺, which can be transformed into a conjugate base X⁽ⁿ⁻¹⁾⁺ by the loss of a proton.

Example Sentences

• "HCl => Cl⁻"
• "H₂SO₄ => HSO₄⁻"
• "NH₄⁺ => NH₃"