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Which characteristic was the primary focus of the Ancient Greeks when identifying acids?
Which characteristic was the primary focus of the Ancient Greeks when identifying acids?
- Their oxygen content.
- Their sour taste. (correct)
- Their hydrogen content.
- Their ability to react with metals.
What was the main conclusion of Lavoisier's theory regarding the composition of acids?
What was the main conclusion of Lavoisier's theory regarding the composition of acids?
- Acids contain only non-metal elements.
- Acids contain hydrogen.
- Acids are formed by the reaction of bases with water.
- Acids contain oxygen. (correct)
Which of the following is a limitation of Lavoisier's theory of acids?
Which of the following is a limitation of Lavoisier's theory of acids?
- It failed to explain the properties of strong bases.
- It could not account for acids that do not contain oxygen. (correct)
- It only applied to organic acids.
- It did not consider the role of hydrogen in acids.
How did Sir Humphry Davy's research contribute to the understanding of acids?
How did Sir Humphry Davy's research contribute to the understanding of acids?
Which of the following acids would be correctly classified under both Lavoisier's and Davy's theories?
Which of the following acids would be correctly classified under both Lavoisier's and Davy's theories?
Consider the reaction $SO_2(g) + H_2O(l) \longrightarrow H_2SO_3(aq)$. Which scientist's theory is best exemplified by this reaction?
Consider the reaction $SO_2(g) + H_2O(l) \longrightarrow H_2SO_3(aq)$. Which scientist's theory is best exemplified by this reaction?
If a new acid is discovered that contains neither oxygen nor hydrogen, which of the following historical acid theories would be challenged?
If a new acid is discovered that contains neither oxygen nor hydrogen, which of the following historical acid theories would be challenged?
Which of the following statements best describes the evolution of acid-base theories from Ancient Greece to Davy?
Which of the following statements best describes the evolution of acid-base theories from Ancient Greece to Davy?
Which of the following reactions is NOT adequately explained by the Brønsted-Lowry acid-base model?
Which of the following reactions is NOT adequately explained by the Brønsted-Lowry acid-base model?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the distinction between Brønsted-Lowry and Lewis acid-base theories?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the distinction between Brønsted-Lowry and Lewis acid-base theories?
In the Lewis acid-base theory, what type of bond is formed between a Lewis acid and a Lewis base?
In the Lewis acid-base theory, what type of bond is formed between a Lewis acid and a Lewis base?
In the reaction $MgO(s) + CO_2(g) \rightleftharpoons MgCO_3(s)$, according to Lewis acid-base theory, which substance acts as the Lewis acid?
In the reaction $MgO(s) + CO_2(g) \rightleftharpoons MgCO_3(s)$, according to Lewis acid-base theory, which substance acts as the Lewis acid?
Which of the following is a limitation of the Lewis acid-base theory?
Which of the following is a limitation of the Lewis acid-base theory?
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between Brønsted-Lowry acids/bases and Lewis acids/bases?
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between Brønsted-Lowry acids/bases and Lewis acids/bases?
Which species acts as the Lewis base in the following reaction? $H^+ + OH^- \rightarrow H_2O$
Which species acts as the Lewis base in the following reaction? $H^+ + OH^- \rightarrow H_2O$
Which of the following compounds is a Lewis acid but not a Brønsted-Lowry acid?
Which of the following compounds is a Lewis acid but not a Brønsted-Lowry acid?
According to the Lewis definition, which of the following properties is characteristic of a base?
According to the Lewis definition, which of the following properties is characteristic of a base?
Why does the Lewis acid-base theory explain a broader range of reactions compared to the Brønsted-Lowry theory?
Why does the Lewis acid-base theory explain a broader range of reactions compared to the Brønsted-Lowry theory?
Which of the following is a limitation of Davy's theory of acids?
Which of the following is a limitation of Davy's theory of acids?
According to Arrhenius's definition, what characterizes a base?
According to Arrhenius's definition, what characterizes a base?
Which of the following is a limitation of the Arrhenius theory of acids and bases?
Which of the following is a limitation of the Arrhenius theory of acids and bases?
What is the key difference between the Arrhenius theory and the Brnsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases?
What is the key difference between the Arrhenius theory and the Brnsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases?
According to the Brnsted-Lowry theory, what defines an acid?
According to the Brnsted-Lowry theory, what defines an acid?
In the reaction $HCl_{(g)} + NH_{3(g)} \longrightarrow NH_4Cl_{(s)}$, which theory can adequately explain the acid-base behavior?
In the reaction $HCl_{(g)} + NH_{3(g)} \longrightarrow NH_4Cl_{(s)}$, which theory can adequately explain the acid-base behavior?
Which of the following is an advantage of the Brnsted-Lowry theory over the Arrhenius theory?
Which of the following is an advantage of the Brnsted-Lowry theory over the Arrhenius theory?
Which of the following types of reactions is NOT well-explained by the Brnsted-Lowry theory?
Which of the following types of reactions is NOT well-explained by the Brnsted-Lowry theory?
In a Brnsted-Lowry acid-base reaction, what is the role of a base?
In a Brnsted-Lowry acid-base reaction, what is the role of a base?
Which of the following reactions can be explained only by the Brnsted-Lowry theory and not by the Arrhenius theory?
Which of the following reactions can be explained only by the Brnsted-Lowry theory and not by the Arrhenius theory?
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) contains hydrogen but acts as a strong base. Which theory fails to adequately explain this behavior?
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) contains hydrogen but acts as a strong base. Which theory fails to adequately explain this behavior?
What is a key limitation that both the Arrhenius and Brnsted-Lowry theories share?
What is a key limitation that both the Arrhenius and Brnsted-Lowry theories share?
Who proposed the theory that broadened the definition of acids and bases to include reactions in non-aqueous solutions?
Who proposed the theory that broadened the definition of acids and bases to include reactions in non-aqueous solutions?
Which characteristic distinguishes a substance as an Arrhenius acid?
Which characteristic distinguishes a substance as an Arrhenius acid?
Why is ammonia ($NH_3$) considered a base under the Brnsted-Lowry definition, even though it does not contain hydroxide ions?
Why is ammonia ($NH_3$) considered a base under the Brnsted-Lowry definition, even though it does not contain hydroxide ions?
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Ancient Greek Acid/Base Ideas
Ancient Greek Acid/Base Ideas
Early understanding of acids and bases based on observable qualities, like taste.
Oxein
Oxein
Substances tasting sour, the origin of the term 'acid'.
Ancient Greek Bases
Ancient Greek Bases
Substances that reverse the effects of acids.
Lavoisier's Acid Theory (1776)
Lavoisier's Acid Theory (1776)
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Example of Lavoisier's Theory
Example of Lavoisier's Theory
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Limitation of Lavoisier's Theory
Limitation of Lavoisier's Theory
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Davy's Acid Theory (1810)
Davy's Acid Theory (1810)
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Davy's Theory Examples
Davy's Theory Examples
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Davy's Theory Limitation
Davy's Theory Limitation
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Arrhenius Acid
Arrhenius Acid
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Arrhenius Base
Arrhenius Base
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Arrhenius Theory Limits
Arrhenius Theory Limits
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Brønsted-Lowry Theory
Brønsted-Lowry Theory
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Brønsted-Lowry Acid
Brønsted-Lowry Acid
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Brønsted-Lowry Base
Brønsted-Lowry Base
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Brønsted-Lowry Advantage
Brønsted-Lowry Advantage
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Brønsted-Lowry Limitation
Brønsted-Lowry Limitation
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Amphoteric Substance
Amphoteric Substance
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Water (H2O)
Water (H2O)
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Conjugate Acid
Conjugate Acid
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Conjugate Base
Conjugate Base
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Arrhenius Theory
Arrhenius Theory
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Bronsted-Lowry Theory
Bronsted-Lowry Theory
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Lewis Acid
Lewis Acid
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Lewis Base
Lewis Base
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Coordinate Covalent Bond
Coordinate Covalent Bond
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Lewis acids
Lewis acids
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Lewis bases
Lewis bases
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Advantage of Lewis Theory
Advantage of Lewis Theory
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Limitation of Lewis Theory
Limitation of Lewis Theory
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MgO + CO2 Reaction (Lewis)
MgO + CO2 Reaction (Lewis)
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Lewis Theory's Scope
Lewis Theory's Scope
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Brønsted-Lowry Acid vs. Lewis Acid
Brønsted-Lowry Acid vs. Lewis Acid
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Study Notes
Introduction to Acid/Base History
- Knowledge of acids and bases has evolved due to discoveries and advancements in science and technology.
- Understanding the theories of Ancient Greece, Lavoisier, Davy, Arrhenius, Brønsted-Lowry, and Lewis helps track changes.
Ancient Greece
- Early understanding relied on qualitative observations such as taste.
- Substances that tasted sour were named 'oxein', which later evolved into 'acid'.
- Bases were known as substances reversing the effects of acids
Lavoisier (1776)
- Antoine Lavoisier suggested acids contain oxygen in a 1776 paper.
- Conclusion was based research on oxides reacting with water to form acidic solutions.
- For example, sulfur dioxide (SO2) reacts with water (H2O) to form sulfurous acid (H2SO3).
Limitations of Lavoisier's Theory
- Not all acids contain oxygen; hydrochloric acid (HCl) is an example.
- Lavoisier did not define what bases were.
Davy (1810)
- Humphry Davy disproved Lavoisier's theory.
- Davy proposed acids contain hydrogen, not oxygen, after studying HCl and H2S.
- HCl is correctly classified as an acid under Davy's theory.
Limitations of Davy's Theory
- Davy's theory doesn't explain why some hydrogen-containing compounds don't act as acids (e.g., NaOH).
- Davy focused on classifying acids and did not attempt to classify bases
Arrhenius (1887)
- Svante Arrhenius developed a theory for acids and bases in aqueous solutions.
Arrhenius Acids
- Acids produce hydrogen ions (H+) in an aqueous solution.
- Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is an Arrhenius acid because it produces H+ in water.
Arrhenius Bases
- Bases produce hydroxide ions (OH-) in an aqueous solution.
- Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is an Arrhenius base because it produces OH- in water.
Limitations of Arrhenius' Theory
- Theory doesn't explain why substances without hydroxide act like bases, e.g., ammonia (NH3).
- Limited to reactions in aqueous solutions, not explaining reactions in other states (e.g., gaseous HCl and ammonia).
Brønsted-Lowry (1923)
- Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted and Thomas Martin Lowry proposed acids and bases, independently.
- Acid-base proton transfer between reaction components.
- Acids are proton donors.
- Bases are proton acceptors.
- In the reaction between HCl and NaOH, HCl is the acid (proton donor) and NaOH is the base (proton acceptor).
Advantages of Brønsted-Lowry Theory
- Not limited to aqueous reactions.
- Accounts for the basic behavior of substances like ammonia (NH3).
Limitations of Brønsted-Lowry Theory
- Doesn't explain acid-base reactions without proton donation.
- Fails to explain reactions between some acidic and basic oxides without a solvent.
- Does not explain the acidic behavior of substances without protons to donate, like BF3 and AlCl3.
Lewis (1923)
- Gilbert Newton Lewis focused on the movement of electron pairs.
- Lewis acids are electron pair acceptors.
- Lewis bases are electron pair donors.
- Reaction between a Lewis acid and base forms a coordinate covalent bond.
- In the reaction between H+ and OH-, OH- donates an electron pair to H+.
Advantages of Lewis Acid-Base Theory
- Explains acid-base reactions that Brønsted-Lowry theory cannot.
- Explains reactions between acidic and basic oxides without a solvent (e.g., MgO and CO2).
- MgO is the Lewis base (electron pair donor), and CO2 is the Lewis acid (electron pair acceptor).
Important Points About the Lewis Theory
- All Brønsted-Lowry acids and bases are also Lewis acids and bases.
- The Lewis theory expands on but doesn't contradict Brønsted-Lowry theory.
Limitations of Lewis Acid-Base Theory
- Does not explain the relative strength of acids and bases.
- The theory is more complex.
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