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CH 17: Acid-base reactions

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

Which type of acid can donate two protons per molecule?

<p><strong>Diprotic Acid</strong> (C)</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> (B)</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> (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general form of neutralization reactions?

<ul> <li>→ + - (B)</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. (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Donors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is another term for hydronium ions according to Arrhenius?

<p>H3O^+ ions (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general form of a neutralization reaction?

<p>Acid + Base → Salt + Water (A)</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. (D)</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. (B)</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. (B)</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. (D)</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. (C)</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. (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>All of the above. (D)</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) (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) (D)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Proton (H⁺) acceptors (C)</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. (B)</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⁺). (C)</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. (C)</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. (A)</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. (D)</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. (A)</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. (D)</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. (B)</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. (B)</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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of acid can donate two protons per molecule?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Neutralization reaction (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What role does stoichiometry play in acid-base reactions?

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

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

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

What distinguishes diprotic acids from monoprotic acids?

<p>Donating two protons per molecule (D)</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. (B)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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. (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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. (B)</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. (B)</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. (C)</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. (A)</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. (D)</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. (D)</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. (D)</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. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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