reactions & stoichiometry Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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what is an arrhenius acid?
A
a substance that dissociates in water to form H3O+ (aq)
2
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what is an arrhenius base?
A
a substance that dissociates in water to form OH- (aq)
3
Q
what is a bronsted acid?
A
any species that donates a proton, H+ - acid must contain H in its formula
4
Q
what is a bronsted base?
A
any species that accepts a proton, H+ - base must contain lone pair of electrons
5
Q
what is a lewis acid?
A
a species that accepts an electron pair
6
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what is a a lewis base?
A
a species that donates an electron pair
7
Q
what is the derivation formula for combustion of hydrocarbons?
A
CxHy + (x+y/2)O2 -> (y/2)H2O + xCO2
