What is the conjugate acid for NH3?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the conjugate acid of ammonia (NH3). A conjugate acid is formed when a base gains a proton (H+). In this case, when NH3 accepts a proton, it becomes NH4+. Therefore, we need to identify and define the species resulting from this protonation.
Answer
NH4+
The final answer is NH4+
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is NH4+
More Information
Ammonia (NH3) acts as a base and accepts a proton (H+), forming its conjugate acid, ammonium (NH4+).
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the conjugate acid with the conjugate base. Remember that the conjugate acid is formed by adding a proton (H+) to the original base.
Sources
- Conjugate Acid-Base Pairs - chem.libretexts.org
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