T12: Acid-Base Equilibria Flashcards
1
Q
Define a Bronsted-Lowry Acid
A
proton donor
2
Q
Define a Bronsted-Lowry Base
A
A proton acceptor
3
Q
What is a strong acid?
A
Acid which completely dissociates in water.
4
Q
What is a strong base?
A
Base which completely dissociates in water.
5
Q
What is a weak acid?
A
Acid which dissociates only slightly in water (reversible reaction).
6
Q
What is a weak base?
A
Base which is only slightly protonated in water (reversible reaction)
