Chapter 24, Problem 13STP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The conjugate base and conjugate acid is to be identified in a given reaction.

Concept introduction:

Conjugate acids are the species which are formed due to addition of protons and conjugates bases are the species which are formed due to removal of protons.

Answer to Problem 13STP

In the given reaction, H₃O+ is a conjugate acid and F- is a conjugate base.

Explanation of Solution

$\text{HF}{\text{+H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}\to {\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{O}}^{\text{+}}\left(\text{aq}\right){\text{+F}}^{\text{-}}\left(\text{aq}\right)$

In the given reaction, H₃O+ is a conjugate acid and F- is a conjugate base.

Conjugate acids are the species which are formed due to addition of protons and conjugates bases are the species which are formed due to removal of protons.

Due the hydroflouride acid hydronium ion is formed and due to water fluorine ion is formed

Conclusion

In the given reaction, H₃O+ is a conjugate acid and F- is a conjugate base.