O 2 Flashcards
What does the bronsted Lowry theory state?
Acids are proton donors eg. NH4+
Bases are proton acceptors eg. OH-
When is a conjugate acid formed?
When a base accepts a proton
When is a conjugate base formed?
When an acid donate a proton
A - acids
B - conjugate base
C - base
D - conjugate acid
What is a strong acid?
An acid that completely dissociates into its ions when in solution
What is a strong base?
A base that completely dissociates into its ions when in solution
What is the pH of a strong acid?
Between 0 - 1
What is the pH of a strong acid?
Between 0 - 1
What is the pH of a weak acid?
3-7
What is the pH of a strong base?
12-14
What is the pH of a weak base?
7-11
What is the reacting ion (the ion in the ionic equation) in reactions of acids with carbonates, metal oxides and alkalis?
H+
What does the reaction of weak acids and bases have?
An acid dissociation constant (Ka)
What is the equation for Ka?
How can you find Ka?