Properties of Acids and Bases Flashcards
Acids
Donate a proton (H+ or H3O+)
Monoprotic Acid
Can only donate one proton
HCL –> H+ +Cl-
Diprotic Acid
Can donate two protons
H2SO4 –> H+ +HSO4-
HSO4- –> H+ +SO4 (2-)
Triprotic Acid
Can donate three protons
H3PO4 –> H+ +H2PO4-
H2PO4- –> H+ +HPO4 (2-)
HPO4 (2-) –> H+ +PO4 (3-)
Bases
Reacts with acids to produce salt and water
Hydroxide
NaOH –> Na+ +OH-
Oxide (with water)
Na2O + H2O –> 2Na+ + 2OH-
Ammonia (with water)
NH3 + H2O –> NH4+ +OH-
Acid/base strength
Strong acid/base dissociates completely in water
Weak acid/base dissociates partially in water
Acid/base concentration
Concentrated: large amount of acid/base dissolved in solvent
Dilute: small amount of acid/base dissolved in solvent
Bronsted Lowry Acid
Donates a proton (H+)
Bronsted Lowry Base
Accepts a proton (H+)
Conjugate Acid Base Pairs
Two species that differ by a proton
An acid donates a proton to become a conjugate base
A base accepts a proton to become a conjugate acid
Amphiprotic Substance
Can act as an acid or base
pH+ pOH
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