C. Acids and Bases Flashcards
1
Q
Define Acids and Bases as per Arrhenius
A
Acids produce hydrogen ions in aqueous solution. Bases produce hydroxide ions in aqueous solution
2
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Define Acids and Bases as per Lowry-Bronsted
A
An Acid is a proton donor. A Base is a proton acceptor
3
Q
Ampholyte
A
A substance that can either act as and acid or a base
4
Q
Define Hydrolysis
A
The reaction of a salt with water
5
Q
Define the Equivalence Point of a Titration
A
The point at which the acid/base has completely reacted with the acid/base
6
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Define the Endpoint of a Titration
A
The point where the indicator changes colour
7
Q
Define Kw
A
The ionisation constant of water
8
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Explain Auto-Ionisation of water
A
The reaction of water with itself to form Hydronium and Hydroxide ions
