Acid-base Equilibrium Flashcards
What is the definition of an acid?
A substance that donates protons or accepts electrons.
What is the definition of a base?
A substance that accepts protons or donates electrons.
What is the formula for the dissociation of water?
H2O ⇌ H+ + OH-
What is the equation for the autoprotolysis of water?
2H2O ⇌ H3O+ + OH-
What is the pH scale used for?
Measuring the acidity or basicity of a solution.
What is the pH of a neutral solution?
pH 7
What is the pH of an acidic solution?
pH less than 7
What is the pH of a basic solution?
pH greater than 7
What is the equation for calculating pH?
pH = -log[H+]
What is the equation for calculating pOH?
pOH = -log[OH-]
What is the relationship between pH and pOH in a solution?
pH + pOH = 14
What is the definition of a buffer solution?
A solution that resists changes in pH when small amounts of acid or base are added.
What is the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation used for?
Calculating the pH of a buffer solution.
What is the formula for the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation?
pH = pKa + log([A-]/[HA])
What is the common ion effect in a buffer solution?
The shift in equilibrium caused by the presence of an ion common to both the weak acid and its conjugate base.
What is the Kw value for water at 25°C?
Kw = 1.0 x 10^-14
What is the relationship between Ka and Kb for a conjugate acid-base pair?
Ka x Kb = Kw
What is the definition of a polyprotic acid?
An acid that can donate more than one proton.