PHYSICAL CHEM - ACIDS AND BASES Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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What is a Bronsted-Lowry acid?
A
a proton donor
2
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What is a Bronsted-Lowry base?
A
a proton acceptor
3
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What is a strong acid?
A
an acid that completely dissociates into H^+ ions/ionises in water/aqueous solution
4
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What is a weak acid?
A
an acid that only partially dissociates into H^+ ions/ionises in water/aqueous solution
5
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What is a strong base?
A
a base that completely dissociates into OH^- ions/ionises in water/aqueous solution
6
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What is a weak base?
A
a base that only partially dissociates into OH^- ions/ionises in water/aqueous solution
7
Q
Where does equilibrium lie when strong acids/bases dissociate into their ions?
A
extremely far to the right
8
Q
Where does equilibrium lie when weak acids/bases dissociate into their ions?
A
to the left
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