chemistry Flashcards
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Acid definition
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a substance that, when dissolved in water, increases the concentration of H+ ions
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Base definition
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a substance that, when dissolved in water, increases the concentration of OH- ions
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Brønsted-Lowery acid definition
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molecule or ion that donates a proton to another substance
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Brønsted-Lowery base definition
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substance that accepts a proton
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Equilibrium definition
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the forward and reverse reactions occur at equal rates and concentrations of products and reactants remain constant
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Strong acid proton transfer
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completely transfers its protons to water
its conjugate base doesn’t readily accept protons
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Weak acid proton transfer
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partially ionises in aqueous solutions
8
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Acid dissociation constant
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Ka = [H3O+][A-] / [HA]
Ka = [H+][A-] / [HA]
