Acid Base Equilibria Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Brønsted acid
A
A proton donor
2
Q
What is a Brønsted base
A
A proton acceptor
3
Q
What is the equation of Kw
A
Kw=[H+][OH-]
4
Q
What is the equation for Ka
A
Ka=[H+][A-]/[HA]
5
Q
What is the equation for pH
A
pH=-log[H+]
6
Q
What is the equation for pKw
A
pKw=-logKw
7
Q
What is a buffer solution
A
A solution which resists changes in pH on addition of small amounts of acid or alkali
8
Q
What is a Monobasic acid
A
Donates one proton per molecule
