The Brønsted-Lowry Theory (Leaving Cert Chemistry): Quizzes
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In which year did Brønsted and Lowry independently propose their acid-base theory?
In which year did Brønsted and Lowry independently propose their acid-base theory?
1923
According to Brønsted-Lowry theory, what does an acid do?
According to Brønsted-Lowry theory, what does an acid do?
Donates a proton
According to Brønsted-Lowry theory, what does a base do?
According to Brønsted-Lowry theory, what does a base do?
Accepts a proton
In the reaction , what role does play?
In the reaction , what role does play?
Acid (proton donor)
In the reaction , what role does play?
In the reaction , what role does play?
Base (proton acceptor)
What is the hydronium ion?
What is the hydronium ion?
What characterises a strong acid in Brønsted-Lowry theory?
What characterises a strong acid in Brønsted-Lowry theory?
Excellent proton donor
What does amphoteric mean?
What does amphoteric mean?
Can act as acid or base
When water reacts with , what role does water play?
When water reacts with , what role does water play?
Acid
What is a key advantage of Brønsted-Lowry theory over earlier definitions?
What is a key advantage of Brønsted-Lowry theory over earlier definitions?
Works in non-aqueous solutions
What does the Greek prefix 'amphi' mean in amphiprotic?
What does the Greek prefix 'amphi' mean in amphiprotic?
Both sides