2.1 Chemical Equilibrium

Question 1

Amphoteric

Answer 1

Can act as an acid and a base (e.g. water)

Question 2

Bronsted Lowry Definitions

Answer 2

Acid is a proton donor
Base is a proton acceptor

Question 3

Strong Acids and Bases

Answer 3

Completely dissociate into ions in aqueous solution

Question 4

Weak Acids and Bases

Answer 4

Partially dissociate into ions in aqueous solution

Question 5

Examples of Strong Acids

Answer 5

Hydrochloric, Sulfuric and Nitric Acid

Question 6

Examples of Weak Acids

Answer 6

Ethanoic, Carbonic, Sulfurous Acid

Question 7

Examples of Strong Bases

Answer 7

Metal Hydroxides

Question 8

Examples of Weak Bases

Answer 8

Ammonia and Amines

Question 9

Buffer

Answer 9

Solution in which pH remains approximately constant when small amounts of acid, base or water are added

Question 10

Components of Acid Buffer

Answer 10

Solution of a weak acid and one of its salts made from a strong base

Question 11

Components of Basic Buffer

Answer 11

Solution of a weak base and one of its salts