Gen Chem Flashcards
1
Q
What is an Arrhenius acid?
A
Dissociates to form an excess of H+ in solution
2
Q
What is an Arrhenius base?
A
Dissociates to form an excess of OH- in solution
3
Q
What is a Bronsted-Lowry acid?
A
Donates H+ ions
4
Q
What is a Bronsted-Lowry base?
A
Accepts H+ ions
5
Q
What is a Lewis acid?
A
e- pair acceptor
6
Q
What is a Lewis base?
A
e- pair donor
7
Q
What is the formula for acid dissociation constant?
A
Ka= [A-][H+] / [HA]
8
Q
What is the formula for base dissociation constant?
A
Kb= [B+][OH-] / [BOH]
9
Q
What value constitutes for a weak acid/base?
A
Less than 1.0
