Introduction to Acids and Bases

Question 1

Describe the hydronium vs hydroxide concentrations for a acid solution

Answer 1

[H3O+] > [OH-]

Question 2

Define an acid according to the Arrhenius definition

Answer 2

 An acid produces H3O+ ions in water

Question 3

Describe the hydronium vs hydroxide concentrations for a basic solution

Answer 3

[H3O+] < [OH-]

Question 4

Define an acid according to the Lowry-Bronsted definition

Answer 4

 An acid is a proton donor

Question 5

Define a base according to the Lowry-Bronsted definition

Answer 5

 A base is a proton acceptor

Question 6

Define an base according to the Lewis definition

Answer 6

 A base is an electron pair donor

Question 7

Describe the hydronium vs hydroxide concentrations for a neutral solution

Answer 7

[H3O+] = [OH-]

Question 8

Define an acid according to the Lewis definition

Answer 8

 An acid is an electron pair acceptor

Question 9

Define a base according to the Arrhenius definition

Answer 9

 A base produces OH- ions in water