acid based equilibria Flashcards
1
Q
what does acid base equilibria involve
A
the transfer of protons between substances
2
Q
how are substances classed on the ph scale
A
they are claddes based on their interraction with protons and wether they donate or accept them
3
Q
what is a bronstead - lowry acid
A
a proton donator
4
Q
what is a bronstead-lowry base
A
a proton acceptor
5
Q
whats an example of an acid
A
HCl NH4+
6
Q
whats an example of a base
A
hydroxide ions
7
Q
what is a conjugate acid
A
a species formed when a base accepts a proton
8
Q
what is a conjugate base
A
a substance formed an acid donates protons
9
Q
what do conjugate acids and conjugate bases form
A
conjugate acid base pairs
