Acid and Bases Flashcards by Rhianne Patel | Brainscape

Q

What is a base according to the Bronsted-Lowry theory?

A

A proton acceptor

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What is an acid according to the Bronsted-Lowry theory?

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A proton donor

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What is it called when a substance acts as a base?

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Conjugate base

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Q

Every acid has a…

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Conjugate base

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Every base has a…

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Conjugate acid

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What is a conjugate acid-base pair?

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The combination of a conjugate acid and a conjugate base

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Define: amphoteric

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When a substance acts as both an acid and base e.g. water

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