A base/conjugate acid pair refers to a set of two compounds, where one compound acts as a base by accepting a proton (Hโบ) and the other compound acts as its conjugate acid by donating that proton. The base and conjugate acid in the pair differ only by the presence or absence of a proton.
Related terms
Base: A compound that accepts protons (Hโบ) during a chemical reaction.
Proton Acceptor: Another way to refer to a base, emphasizing its role in accepting protons.
Conjugate Acid: The species formed after a base has accepted a proton.