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Conjugate Acid

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

A conjugate acid is a species formed by the reception of a proton (H+) by a base—in other words, it is the base with a hydrogen ion added to it.

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