Acids and Bases (Grade 11 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Quizzes
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According to Arrhenius, what does an acid do when dissolved in water?
According to Arrhenius, what does an acid do when dissolved in water?
Increases concentration
According to Arrhenius, what does a base do when dissolved in water?
According to Arrhenius, what does a base do when dissolved in water?
Increases concentration
What is the main limitation of the Arrhenius definition of acids and bases?
What is the main limitation of the Arrhenius definition of acids and bases?
It only works for reactions in water
What is a Brønsted-Lowry acid?
What is a Brønsted-Lowry acid?
A proton donor
What is a Brønsted-Lowry base?
What is a Brønsted-Lowry base?
A proton acceptor
In the reaction , which substance is the acid?
In the reaction , which substance is the acid?
What is an amphoteric substance?
What is an amphoteric substance?
A substance that can act as acid or base
Which of these is an example of an amphiprotic substance?
Which of these is an example of an amphiprotic substance?
What is a polyprotic acid?
What is a polyprotic acid?
An acid with >1 proton to donate
When accepts a proton, what does it become?
When accepts a proton, what does it become?
Its conjugate acid