Question 14.2: Identifying Brønsted–Lowry Acids, Bases, and Conjugate Acid–......

General Chemistry: Atoms First [1015060]

Identifying Brønsted–Lowry Acids, Bases, and Conjugate Acid–Base Pairs

For the following reaction in aqueous solution, identify the Brønsted–Lowry acids, bases, and conjugate acid–base pairs:

STRATEGY

The simplest approach is to identify the conjugate acid–base pairs, the species whose formulas differ by just one proton.

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The second reactant is HF, and the first product is its conjugate base $F^-$ . The second product is $H_2S$ , and the first reactant is its conjugate base $HS^-$ . Therefore, the Brønsted–Lowry acids, bases, and conjugate acid–base pairs are as follows:

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