Does NH3 have a conjugate base?

Chemistry: The Molecular Science
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Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski
Chapter14: Acids And Bases
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 94QRT: Several acids and their respective equilibrium constants are: Which is the strongest acid? Which...
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Does NHhave a conjugate base? 

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Conjugate base:

In the acid base reaction, the species which gives a proton to become a negatively charged species is known as conjugate base.

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For NH3, it gives a proton into reaction solution to form a NH2- conjugate base.

HO
3(aq)
H,O)
NH
NH
2(a)
(aq)
conjugate base
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