Chapter 10.1

Question 1

What is the Arrhenius definition for an acid and a base

Answer 1

Acid
->will dissociate to form an excess of H+ ions in a solution

Base
->will dissociate to form an excess of hydronium ions(OH-) in solution

Question 2

What is the Bronsted definition for acids and bases

Answer 2

Acid
->species that donates hydrogen ions

Base
->accepts hydrogen ions

Question 3

What is the Lewis definition for acids and bases

Answer 3

Acid
->defined as an electron acceptor

Base
->defined as an electron donor

Question 4

What is the definition for an amphoteric species

Answer 4

• it is a species that reacts like an acid in a basic environment and like a base in an acidic environment
• > eg; water, or species that can act as both oxidizing and reducing agents