Chapter 20 Flashcards
1
Q
Brønsted-Lowry acid
A
A species that is a proton, H+, donor.
2
Q
Brønsted -Lowry base
A
A species that is a proton, H+, acceptor.
3
Q
conjugate acid
A
A species that releases a proton to form a conjugate base.
4
Q
conjugate base
A
A species that accepts a proton to form a conjugate acid.
5
Q
ionic product of water Kw
A
The product of the ions formed in the partial dissociation of water,
given by Kw = [H+(aq)] [OH–(aq)].
