Acids and Bases Flashcards
Define an acid according to the Bronsted-Lowry theory
An acid is a proton donor
Define a base according to the Bronsted-Lowry theory
A base is a proton acceptor
Define a conjugate acid-base pair according to the Bronsted-Lowry theory
An acid and a base that differ in structure by a proton
Define an acid according to the theory of Arrhenius
A substance which dissociates in water to form hydrogen ions
Define a base according to the theory of Arrenhius
A substance which dissociates in water to form hydroxide ions
Distinguish between a strong acid and a weak acid according to the Bronsted-Lowry theory
A strong acid is a good proton donor
A weak acid is a poor proton donor
Distinguish between a strong acid and a weak acid according to the theory of Arrhenius
A strong acid is a substance which fully dissociates in water to form hydrogen ions
A weak acid is a substance which slightly dissociates in water to form hydrogen ions
Distinguish between a strong base and a weak base according to the Bronsted-Lowry theory
A strong base is a good proton acceptor
A weak base is a poor proton acceptor
Distinguish between a strong base and a weak base according to the theory of Arrhenius
A strong base is a substance which fully dissociates in water to form hydroxide ions
A weak base is a substance which slightly dissociates in water to form hydroxide ions
