pH is a logarithmic scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, ranging from 0 to 14, where 7 is neutral, values less than 7 indicate acidity, and values greater than 7 indicate basicity. It is crucial in various fields such as chemistry, biology, and environmental science for understanding chemical reactions, biological processes, and ecological balance.
A conjugate acid is what you get when a base gets a little bit of extra magic called a proton, which is like a tiny piece of an atom. It's like when a friend gives you a sticker, and now you have a special sticker that makes you different from before.