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Write a balanced base ionization reaction for methylamine (CH3NH2) in water. Identify all species as acids and bases and identify the conjuate acid-base pairs.

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  1. CH3NH2 + HOH ==> CH3NH3^+ + OH^-
    Which molecule/ion ACCEPTS a proton. That is the base. Which molecule/ion DONATES a proton. That is the acid. After you've done that you should be able to write the conjugate pairs.

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