Bronsted-lowry Acids Flashcards
1
Q
Bronsted-lowry acids are
A
Proton donors
2
Q
What happens when we micx acids with water
A
Hydrogen ions are released
3
Q
H+ ions don’t exist in their own in water
A
They form hydroxonium ions
4
Q
What do hydroxonium ions do
A
They make a solution acidic
5
Q
What are Bronsted-lowry bases
A
Proton acceptors
6
Q
What happens when we mix bases with water
A
They react with H+ ions to form hydroxide ions
