Exam Three Vocabulary Flashcards
properties of acids
dissolve metals, sour taste
properties of bases
slippery feel, bitter taste
Arrhenius Theory
acid: substance that increases H+ in water
base: substance that increases OH- in water
Bronstead-Lowry Theory
acid: proton donor
base: proton acceptor
always occur together
Conjugate Acid
has one more proton than the base from which it forms
Conjugate Base
has one less proton than the acid from which it forms
6 strong acids
HClO4
HCl
HBr
HI
HNO3
H2SO4
6 strong bases
LiOH
NaOH
KOH
Ca(OH)2
Sr(OH)2
Ba(OH)2
weak acids
donate some available protons
establish an equilibrium with the conjugate
the weaker the acid or base…
the stronger its conjugate
amphoteric
can be acid OR base
amphiprotic
can accept OR donate protons
basic solution
low pH
acidic solution
high pH
pH + pOH = pKw