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