Acid-Base Theories Quiz

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What characterizes an Arrhenius acid?

  • Forms a covalent bond with bases
  • Is only defined in gaseous states
  • Releases H+ ions in solution (correct)
  • Produces OH- ions in water

How does the Bronsted–Lowry definition of a base differ from that of Arrhenius?

  • It is restricted to specific reactions
  • It only considers gas-phase reactions
  • It applies to non-aqueous solutions (correct)
  • It only includes hydroxide ions

What is an example of a monoprotic acid?

  • H3PO4
  • HCl (correct)
  • H2SO4
  • H2CO3

Which of the following statements is true about polyprotic acids?

<p>They release multiple protons through several stages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the reaction between NH3 and HCl, which component acts as a Bronsted–Lowry acid?

<p>HCl (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a Lewis acid?

<p>Substance that accepts a pair of electrons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor affecting the pH calculation of a monoprotic acid?

<p>The ionization of a single hydrogen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the active species in the Bronsted–Lowry model of acid-base reactions?

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Study Notes

Arrhenius Acid-Base Theory

  • Arrhenius defined acids as substances that produce hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water.
  • Arrhenius defined bases as substances that produce hydroxide ions (OH-) when dissolved in water.

Limitations of Arrhenius Theory

  • The Arrhenius theory only applies to substances in aqueous solutions, doesn't account for reactions in other solvents.
  • The theory only considers the production of H+ and OH- ions, limiting its applicability to substances that release these ions explicitly.

Bronsted-Lowry Acid-Base Theory

  • The Bronsted-Lowry definition of an acid is similar to Arrhenius, but it is not limited to aqueous solutions.
  • Bronsted-Lowry defines an acid as a proton donor (H+).
  • Bronsted-Lowry defines a base as a proton acceptor (H+).

Lewis Acid-Base Theory

  • The Lewis theory defines an acid as an electron pair acceptor.
  • The Lewis theory defines a base as an electron pair donor.

Polyprotic Acids

  • Polyprotic acids donate multiple protons per molecule.
  • They have more than one ionizable H+ atom in their structure.
  • Protons are released in stages, with the first proton being the easiest to remove.

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