Acid and Bases Flashcards
1
Q
What are proton acceptors?
A
Bases
2
Q
What are proton donors?
A
Acids
3
Q
What does amphoteric mean?
A
Can either be a base or acid
4
Q
What forms a weak conjugate base?
A
Strong acid
5
Q
What forms a weak conjugate acid?
A
Strong base
6
Q
What forms a strong conjugate base?
A
Weak acid
7
Q
What forms a strong conjugate acid
A
Weak base
8
Q
When is Kb used?
A
When an equation starts with a base or base in a solution
9
Q
When is Ka used?
A
When the equation starts with an acid or acid in a solution
10
Q
How do we calculate pH?
A
pH = - log [H⁺]
11
Q
How do we calculate [H⁺]?
A
[H⁺] = 10 ⁻ᴾᴴ
12
Q
What is the value for Kw?
A
Kw = 1 x 10 ⁻¹⁴
13
Q
What is the equation for Kw?
A
Kw = [H₃O⁺][OH⁻]
14
Q
Strong/weak acids dissociate partially in a solution
A
Weak
15
Q
Strong/weak acids dissociate completely in a solution
A
Strong
