Changes in Understanding of Acids and Bases (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What did Lavoisier propose in 1776 about the composition of acids?
What did Lavoisier propose in 1776 about the composition of acids?
Oxygen was the key acidic component
Why was Lavoisier's oxygen theory of acids incorrect?
Why was Lavoisier's oxygen theory of acids incorrect?
Many acids lack oxygen entirely
What did Humphry Davy propose as the key component of acids?
What did Humphry Davy propose as the key component of acids?
Hydrogen replaceable by a metal
According to Arrhenius theory, what defines an acid?
According to Arrhenius theory, what defines an acid?
Ionises in solution to produce
What does an Arrhenius base produce in solution?
What does an Arrhenius base produce in solution?
Hydroxide ions ()
Which reaction proved acids and bases can react without water?
Which reaction proved acids and bases can react without water?
According to Brønsted-Lowry theory, what is an acid?
According to Brønsted-Lowry theory, what is an acid?
A proton donor
What does 'amphiprotic' mean for water?
What does 'amphiprotic' mean for water?
Can donate or accept protons
In Lewis theory, what is a base?
In Lewis theory, what is a base?
An electron pair donor
Which theory is the broadest and most comprehensive?
Which theory is the broadest and most comprehensive?
Lewis theory