Kimberly L.

asked • 09/27/19

Give the formula for the conjugate base of each acid. HSO4-

H3PO4


HPO42


HNO3

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Andrea P. answered • 09/28/19

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The general equation/formula for dissociation of acids: HA ---> H+ + A-

*HA is the acid & A- is its' conjugate base

Apply this rule to the acids you've listed


~ H3PO4 conjugate base = H2PO4-

~ HPO4-2 conjugate base = PO4-3

~ HNO3 conjugate base = NO3-

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