Brønsted–Lowry acid–base reaction

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Acid-base reactions are the chemical reactions that occur when acids and bases are mixed together.

Brønsted-Lowry theory[edit | edit source]

The Brønsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases discusses them in terms of the exchange of hydrogen ions.

Equation[edit | edit source]

HA(acid) + B(base) → BH+ + A− (conjugate base/acid)

Conjugate acid and conjugate base[edit | edit source]

As a result of such a reaction, you end with a conjugate acid and a conjugate base

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