Acids and Bases Flashcards
1
Q
Relationship between pKa and acidity?
A
The lower the pKa, the more acidic.
2
Q
Relationship between pKa and basicity.
A
The higher the pKa, the stronger the base.
3
Q
Relationship between ph and [H+]
A
As ph decreases concentration of H+ increases
4
Q
What does the p actually mean?
A
Negative log
5
Q
Ph equation
A
Ph = - loh [H+]
6
Q
Difference between ph3 and ph2
A
Ph 3 to ph2 is an increase of 10
7
Q
Acid definition
A
Proton doner
8
Q
Base definition
A
Proton acceptor
9
Q
Relationship between acidity and electronegativity
A
More electronegative, more acidic