Acids And Bases and buffers Flashcards
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What is a bronstead Lowry base?
A
A proton acceptor
1
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What is a bronstead Lowry acid?
A
A proton donor
2
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What is pH?
A
A scale of measuring acidity and alkalinity
pH = -log10[H+]
3
Q
What is the KW espression?
A
Kw = [H+][OH-]
4
Q
What is a Lewis acid?
A
A electron pair acceptor
5
Q
What is a Lewis base?
A
An electron pair acceptor
6
Q
What is a strong acid?
A
An acid that almost fully dissociates into ions in solution
7
Q
What is a weak acid?
A
An acid that is only partially dissociated into ions in solution
8
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What is a buffer?
A
A solution that resists change in pH when small amounts of acid or base are added or on dilution
