Chapter 2 - Acids and Bases Flashcards
1
Q
Acid
A
H acceptor
Lose electrons
2
Q
Base
A
H donator
Gains electrons
3
Q
pKa and Ka equations
A
pKa = -log(Ka)
Ka = 10^(-pKa)
4
Q
pKa on acids
A
lower pKa = stronger acid
5
Q
Ka on acids
A
lower Ka = weaker acid
6
Q
pKa on bases
A
lower pKa = weaker base
7
Q
Ka on bases
A
lower Ka = stronger base