Chapter 8, Problem 8.57AP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The conjugate acid of ${\text{HCO}}_{\text{3}}{}^{\text{-}}$ has to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Conjugate acid:  A conjugate acid is the product formed by a gain of a proton by a base.  The conjugate acid of the base B will be ${\text{HB}}^{\text{+}}\text{.}$

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The conjugate base of ${\text{HCO}}_{\text{3}}{}^{\text{-}}$ has to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Conjugate base:  A conjugate base is the product formed by a loss of proton from an acid.  The conjugate base of the acid A will be ${\text{A}}^{\text{-}}\text{.}$