Chapter 20 Acids, bases and pH Flashcards
Define a Brønsted-Lowry aciD.
A species that is a proton Donor
Define a Brønsted-Lowry bAse
A species that is a proton Acceptor
What is a monobasic acid?
Donates one H+ ion per molecule
What is a dibasic acid?
An acid that donates 2 H+ ions per molecule
What is a tribasic acid?
An acid that donates 3 H+ ions per molecule
Define a conjugate acid- base pair.
2 species that can become an acid or base by the transfer of 1 H+ ion
Acid + base —>
Salt + water
Acid + alkali
Salt + water
Acid + carbonate
Salt + water + carbon dioxide
Acid + metal
Salt + hydrogen
Neutralisation of acid+alkali
H+ + OH- —> H2O
Low value of [H+] = _____ pH
HIGH
high value of [H+] = _____ pH
LOW
What is the value the ionic product of water?
1 x 10-14
Value for Kw.
1 x10-14