Conjugate Acids and Bases

Definition

A conjugate acid is the particle formed when a base accepts a proton, while a conjugate base is what remains after an acid has donated its proton.

Related terms

Acid-Base Pair: An acid-base pair consists of two substances that differ only by one proton. In our analogy, this would be like recognizing that before and after throwing/catching, each friend still remains part of the same game of catch.

pKa Value: The pKa value measures how readily an acid donates its protons. It's akin to assessing how willing our first friend is to throw his ball.

Buffer Solution:

A buffer solution resists changes in pH when small amounts of acids or bases are added. Imagine if more friends joined your game but rules stayed consistent – that’s what buffers do for pH levels!