CH 17: Acid-base reactions
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What distinguishes strong acids/bases from weak acids/bases?

  • Strong acids/bases partially ionize in water.
  • Strong acids/bases completely ionize in water. (correct)
  • Weak acids/bases completely ionize in water.
  • Weak acids/bases have a high concentration of H3O^+ or OH^- in water.
  • Which acid is an example of a weak acid?

  • HCl (hydrochloric acid)
  • H2SO4 (sulfuric acid)
  • NaOH (sodium hydroxide)
  • CH3COOH (acetic acid) (correct)
  • What characterizes concentrated acids/bases?

  • High amount of acid/base relative to the volume of water. (correct)
  • Low amount of acid/base relative to the volume of water.
  • They partially ionize in water.
  • They are weak acids/bases.
  • Which reaction type involves the combination of an acid and a base to form water and a salt?

    <p><strong>Neutralization reactions</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stoichiometry used for in relation to acid-base reactions?

    <p><strong>Determining the proportions of reactants and products</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of acid can donate two protons per molecule?

    <p><strong>Diprotic Acid</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do amphoteric substances refer to in the context of acids and bases?

    <p><strong>Substances that can act as either an acid or a base</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are neutralization reactions crucial in various processes?

    <p><strong>They help maintain pH levels in diverse environments</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general form of neutralization reactions?

    <ul> <li>→ + -</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding acid-base chemistry important in chemical science?

    <p>Because it helps predict the outcomes of reactions and design neutralization processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of acids according to the Arrhenius theory?

    <p>Increase the concentration of hydrogen ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Lowry-Brønsted theory, how are acids defined?

    <p>Proton donors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do bases do in aqueous solutions according to the Arrhenius theory?

    <p>Increase the concentration of hydroxide ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted and Thomas Martin Lowry define as bases?

    <p>Accept protons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Arrhenius, what are acids in terms of proton concentration?

    <p>Donors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Svante Arrhenius' contribution to acid-base theories?

    <p>Introduced concept of hydrogen ions in acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do bases do in terms of hydrogen ions according to Arrhenius?

    <p>Decrease their concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Lowry-Brønsted theory expand on Arrhenius' ideas?

    <p>Proposed a generalized acid-base theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is another term for hydronium ions according to Arrhenius?

    <p>H3O^+ ions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential feature of Arrhenius' acid-base theory?

    <p>Definition of acids and bases based on ion concentrations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general form of a neutralization reaction?

    <p>Acid + Base → Salt + Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of diprotic acids according to the text?

    <p>They can donate two protons per molecule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are neutralization reactions crucial according to the text?

    <p>They are crucial in various industrial processes, environmental management, and biological systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do amphoteric substances refer to in the context of acids and bases?

    <p>Substances that can act as either an acid or a base.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using stoichiometry in relation to acid-base reactions according to the text?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of strong acids and bases according to the text?

    <p>They completely ionize or dissociate in water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of weak acids and bases according to the text?

    <p>They only partially ionize in water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general form of a monoprotic acid reaction according to the text?

    <p>Acid + Water → Hydronium Ion + Conjugate Base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding acid-base chemistry important in chemical science?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of acid is used as an example of a weak acid in the text?

    <p>CH3COOH (acetic acid)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Arrhenius theory, which of the following statements is true?

    <p>Acids increase the concentration of hydrogen ions (H⁺) in aqueous solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Brønsted and Lowry define as acids in their theory?

    <p>Proton (H⁺) donors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of strong acids or bases?

    <p>They are weak electrolytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reaction occurs when an acid and a base are combined?

    <p>Neutralization reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a polyprotic acid?

    <p>Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of stoichiometry in acid-base reactions?

    <p>To calculate the amount of reactants and products involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do amphoteric substances refer to in the context of acids and bases?

    <p>Substances that can act as both acids and bases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about neutralization reactions is correct?

    <p>They always produce water and a salt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of understanding acid-base chemistry?

    <p>It helps in understanding biological processes and industrial applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Lowry-Brønsted theory, what do bases act as?

    <p>Proton (H⁺) acceptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central idea behind the Arrhenius theory?

    <p>Acids increase the concentration of hydrogen ions (H⁺) or hydronium ions (H₃O⁺) in aqueous solutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Lowry-Brønsted theory, what is the defining characteristic of a base?

    <p>A base is a substance that accepts protons (H⁺).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes a neutralization reaction?

    <p>A neutralization reaction occurs when an acid and a base combine to form a salt and water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes a polyprotic acid?

    <p>A polyprotic acid is an acid that can donate two or more protons per molecule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do amphoteric substances refer to in the context of acids and bases?

    <p>Substances that can act as both acids and bases, depending on the reaction conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of understanding acid-base chemistry?

    <p>It is crucial for various biological functions, industrial processes, and environmental systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the Lowry-Brønsted theory?

    <p>The Lowry-Brønsted theory defines acids as proton (H⁺) donors and bases as proton acceptors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the behavior of strong acids and bases?

    <p>Strong acids and bases dissociate completely in aqueous solutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of stoichiometry in acid-base reactions?

    <p>Stoichiometry is used to determine the amount of reactants required for a complete reaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes a monoprotic acid?

    <p>A monoprotic acid is an acid that can donate only one proton per molecule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of acid can donate two protons per molecule?

    <p>Diprotic acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are neutralization reactions crucial in various processes according to the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general form of a neutralization reaction according to the text?

    <p>$\mathrm{Acid + Base \rightarrow Salt + Water}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of understanding acid-base chemistry according to the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of stoichiometry in relation to acid-base reactions according to the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of diprotic acids according to the text?

    <p>They can donate two protons per molecule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general form of a monoprotic acid reaction according to the text?

    <p>$\mathrm{HA + H_2O \rightarrow H_3O^+ + A^-}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reaction occurs when an acid and a base are combined?

    <p>Neutralization reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes strong acids and bases from weak acids and bases according to the text?

    <p>Both a and c</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general form of a diprotic acid reaction according to the text?

    <p>$\mathrm{H_2A + 2H_2O \rightarrow 2H_3O^+ + A^{2-}}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does stoichiometry play in acid-base reactions?

    <p>Quantifying the proportions of reactants and products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance is an example of an amphoteric compound mentioned in the text?

    <p>Water (H2O)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes diprotic acids from monoprotic acids?

    <p>Donating two protons per molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes concentrated acids and bases?

    <p>They contain a high amount of acid or base relative to the volume of water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an acid-base reaction, what is the primary function of neutralization?

    <p>Combining an acid and a base to form water and a salt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes an amphoteric substance in the context of acid-base interactions?

    <p>Acts as either an acid or a base depending on the reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are strong acids considered different from weak acids?

    <p>Strong acids dissociate completely in water, while weak acids only partially ionize.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes dilute acids from concentrated acids?

    <p>Their lower concentration of acid or base relative to water volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of conjugate acid-base pairs illustrate?

    <p>The reversible nature of acid-base interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between the Arrhenius and Lowry-Brnsted theories of acids and bases?

    <p>Arrhenius theory defines acids based on H+ ion concentration, while Lowry-Brnsted theory defines acids as proton donors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of acid-base reactions, why is understanding the concept of amphoteric substances significant?

    <p>Amphoteric substances can act as both acids and bases, impacting reaction outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do diprotic acids differ from monoprotic acids in terms of proton donation?

    <p>Diprotic acids can donate two protons per molecule, while monoprotic acids can donate only one proton.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature differentiates strong acids and bases from weak acids and bases?

    <p>Strong acids and bases completely dissociate in solution, while weak acids and bases partially dissociate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does stoichiometry play in acid-base reactions?

    <p>Stoichiometry helps balance chemical equations involving acid-base reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When considering acid-base theories, how do polyprotic acids differ from monoprotic acids?

    <p>Polyprotic acids can donate multiple protons per molecule, while monoprotic acids can donate only one proton.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the Lowry-Brnsted theory considered an advancement over the Arrhenius theory of acids and bases?

    <p>Lowry-Brnsted theory provides a more comprehensive view by defining bases as proton acceptors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes concentrated acids and bases from their diluted counterparts?

    <p>Concentrated acids/bases have higher molarity than diluted solutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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