For each substance below, write a complete reaction with water and identify its conjugate acid or base, whichever is appropriate. a. H2SO4, a strong acid b. HCO3 –, a weak acid c. HCO3 –, a weak base d. CH3NH3 +, a weak acid e. KOH, a strong base

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For each substance below, write a complete reaction with water and identify its conjugate acid or
base, whichever is appropriate.
a. H2SO4, a strong acid
b. HCO3
–, a weak acid
c. HCO3
–, a weak base
d. CH3NH3
+, a weak acid
e. KOH, a strong base

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Conjugate acid contains one more H atom and conjugate base contains one less H atom 

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