general questions Flashcards
1
Q
what is polyprotic
A
when acids are able to donate more than one proton
2
Q
what are examples of ampholytes
A
H20, HSO4- and HCO3-
water, hydrogen sulphate and hydrogen carbonate
3
Q
what is the exception with NH3
A
it is the only one that IONISES partially in water (based don’t ionize they dissociate)
4
Q
what is one arrow in a reaction mean
A
ionises or dissociates COMPLETELY
5
Q
what does two arrows in an equation mean
A
it means partially
6
Q
what does an acid form when it gives away a proton
A
it forms a conjugate base
7
Q
what does a base form when it accepts a proton
A
a conjugate acid
