Acids and Bases Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is an Arrhenius acid?
A
They dissociate in water to form hydrogen ions (H+).
2
Q
What is an Arrhenius base?
A
They form hydroxide ions (OH-) in solutions.
3
Q
An acid is a proton _______.
A
Donor
4
Q
A base is a proton __________.
A
Acceptor
5
Q
The loss of a proton is called _________.
A
Deprotonation
6
Q
The process of accepting a proton is called __________.
A
Protonation
7
Q
Water is amphiprotic. What does this mean?
A
It can act as both a proton donor and proton acceptor.
