Acids and Bases Flashcards

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What is the Bronsted-Lowrey definition of an acid and a base.

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An acid is a proton donor while a base is a proton acceptor

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2
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Define Monoprotic

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A single hydrogen ion is donated

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3
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Define diprotic

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Two hydrogen ions are donated

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4
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Define Amphiprotic

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A substance that can donate or accept a proton.

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5
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Strong Acid examples

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-Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)
-sulphuric Acid (H2SO4)
-Nitric Acid (HNO3)
remember HSN Acids

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6
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Weak Acid Examples

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-Ethanoic (CH3COOH)
-Carbonic Acid (H2CO3)
remember EC

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7
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Strong Base Examples

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-Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)

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8
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Weak Base Examples

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-Ammonia (NH3)

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