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14.3 Conjugate Acids & Bases
- Some molecules are amphiprotic (amphoteric), meaning they can either lose or accept a proton (H+)
- They can act as an acid or a base
HCO3-(aq) + OH-(aq) ⇄ CO32-(aq) + H2O(l)
HCO3-(aq) + H3O+(aq) ⇄ H2CO3(aq) + H2O(l)
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