Acids and Bases (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards

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Acids and Bases
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Brønsted-Lowry definition of acid

Proton donor

Brønsted-Lowry definition of base

Proton acceptor

Formula of hydronium ion

H3O+\text{H}_3\text{O}^+

Conjugate acid-base pair

Two species differing by one proton (H+\text{H}^+)

Amphiprotic substances

Can act as acid or base (donate or accept protons)

Example of amphiprotic substance

Water (H2O\text{H}_2\text{O})

Alkalis

Bases that dissolve in water

Monoprotic acids

Donate one proton per molecule

Diprotic acids

Donate two protons per molecule

Triprotic acids

Donate three protons per molecule

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