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What is a Bronsted-Lowry acid?

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A Bronsted-Lowry acid is defined as a proton donor.

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What is a Bronsted-Lowry base?

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A Bronsted-Lowry base is defined as a proton acceptor.

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What is a conjugate acid?

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A conjugate acid is the species formed when a base gains a proton.

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What is a conjugate base?

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A conjugate base is the species formed when an acid donates a proton.

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In the reaction PO4^3- + HNO3 -> NO3- + HPO4^2-, identify the conjugate acid.

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The conjugate acid is HPO4^2-.

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In the reaction HCO3- + HCl -> H2CO3 + Cl-, identify the conjugate base.

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The conjugate base is Cl-.

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In the reaction NH3 + H2O -> NH4+ + OH-, what role does H2O play?

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H2O acts as an acid.

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In the reaction OH- + HPO4^2- -> H2O + PO4^3-, what is the conjugate base?

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The conjugate base is PO4^3-.

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What is the pH range of acids?

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The pH range of acids is less than 7.

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What is the pH range of bases?

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The pH range of bases is greater than 7.