Acids and Bases Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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What is a Bronsted-Lowery acid?
A
An acid donates a proton. Water usually acts as a base.
2
Q
What is a Bronsted-Lowery base?
A
A base accepts a proton. Water usually acts as an acid.
3
Q
What classifies a strong acid?
A
- Completely dissociates
- No HA remains
- K»_space;1
- K < 1 if it is a weak acid
4
Q
What classifies a strong base?
A
- Goes to completion
- K»_space; 1
- A week base is K > 1 and does not go to completion
5
Q
What is the acid dissociation constant and what does it represent?
A
- Ka
- The equilibrium constant of a reaction of a Bronsted-Lowery acid with water that produces H3O+
6
Q
What is the base dissociation constant and what does it represent?
A
- Kb
- The equilibrium constant of a reaction of a Bronsted-Lowery base with water producing OH-
7
Q
What is the ionization constant of water and what does it represent?
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