Acids and Bases: Concepts and Properties

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Which property is characteristic of bases according to the information provided?

  • Bitter taste and slippery feel. (correct)
  • Reacting with acids to form water and a salt.
  • Reacting with metals to produce hydrogen gas.
  • Sour taste.

According to the Arrhenius theory, what defines an acid?

  • A substance whose water solutions contain hydrogen ions (H⁺). (correct)
  • A substance whose water solutions contain hydroxide ions (OH⁻).
  • A substance that accepts a proton.
  • A substance that donates a proton.

Which statement accurately describes a Bronsted-Lowry base?

  • It is a proton acceptor. (correct)
  • It is a proton donor.
  • It produces hydrogen ions in water.
  • It produces hydroxide ions in water.

In the reaction $NH_3(g) + H_2O(l) \rightleftharpoons NH_4^+(aq) + OH^-(aq)$, what constitutes a conjugate pair?

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Which of the following substances is classified as amphoteric?

<p>$H_2O$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the reaction $HF + H_2O \rightleftharpoons H_3O^+ + F^-$, what is the conjugate base?

<p>$F^-$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a strong acid from a weak acid?

<p>A strong acid dissociates completely in water, while a weak acid only partially dissociates. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a solution has a pH of 3, what can be inferred about the concentrations of $H^+$ and $OH^-$?

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What is the pH of a neutral solution at standard conditions?

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Which of the following pH values indicates the strongest base?

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Which type of reaction is characterized by the release of heat into the surroundings?

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In a potential energy diagram, what does the difference between the potential energy of the reactants and the products represent?

<p>Heat of reaction (ΔH) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is activation energy?

<p>The minimum energy required to start a reaction. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For the reaction $N_2(g) + O_2(g) \rightarrow 2NO(g)$ with $\Delta H = 180 \text{kJ}$, which statement is correct?

<p>The reaction is endothermic. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these indicates an exothermic reaction using Table I?

<p>$NaOH(s) \rightarrow Na^{+1}(aq) + OH^{-1}(aq) + 55.8 \text{kJ}$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a system at dynamic equilibrium?

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Under what conditions can equilibrium occur?

<p>Only in closed systems where neither reactants nor products can leave. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is an example of physical equilibrium?

<p>$H_2O(l) \rightleftharpoons H_2O(g)$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Le Chatelier's Principle, what happens to a system at equilibrium when the concentration of reactants is increased?

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In the reaction $N_2 + 3H_2 \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3 + \text{Heat}$ ($\Delta H = -91.8 \text{kJ}$), what happens when the temperature is increased?

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For the equilibrium $N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g)$, how does increasing the pressure affect the equilibrium?

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In the reaction $COCl_2(g) \rightleftharpoons CO(g) + Cl_2(g)$, what happens to the equilibrium if the pressure is decreased?

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What effect does adding a catalyst have on a reversible reaction at equilibrium?

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Which of the following is a property of acids?

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What type of reaction is saponification?

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In the reaction $H_2SO_4 + OH^- \rightleftharpoons HSO_4^- + H_2O$, which is the conjugate base?

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Which of the following reactions could represent an amphoteric substance acting as a base?

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Which of the following equations represents a strong acid dissolving in water?

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What is the relationship between $[H^+]$ and $[OH^-]$ in an acidic solution?

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Which value of $[H^+]$ corresponds to a basic solution?

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Which value of $\Delta H$ indicates an endothermic reaction?

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For the reaction $C(s) + O_2(g) \rightarrow CO_2(g)$, what can be said about the potential energy of the reactants compared to the products?

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On a potential energy diagram, what does the peak of the curve represent?

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

What type of equilibrium is represented by the reaction $N_2(g) + 3H_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NH_3(g)$?

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According to Le Chatelier's Principle, which change would favor the reverse reaction in the equilibrium $H_2(g) + I_2(g) + \text{Heat} \rightleftharpoons 2HI(g)$?

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For the reaction $N_2O_4(g) \rightleftharpoons 2NO_2(g)$, what happens to the equilibrium position if the pressure is increased?

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How does a catalyst affect a reaction at equilibrium regarding the rates of forward and reverse reactions?

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Flashcards

Bronsted-Lowry Acid

A substance that donates a proton (H⁺ donor).

Bronsted-Lowry Base

A substance that accepts a proton (H⁺ acceptor).

Amphoteric Substance

A substance that can act as either an acid or a base.

Strong Acid

An acid that dissociates completely in water, yielding a maximal amount of H⁺ ions (H₃O⁺).

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Weak Acid

An acid that only partially dissociates in water, yielding a small amount of H⁺ ions (H₃O⁺).

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Strong Base

A base that dissociates completely in water, yielding a maximal amount of hydroxide (OH⁻) ions.

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Weak Base

A base that only partially dissociates in water, yielding a small amount of hydroxide (OH⁻) ions.

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pH Scale

A measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions [H+] in a solution, indicating acidity or alkalinity.

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Buffer Solution

A solution containing a weak acid or base and its salt, resisting changes in pH.

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Enthalpy (ΔH)

Measures the heat exchanged between a system and its surroundings at constant pressure.

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Exothermic Reaction

A reaction that releases heat to the surroundings; ΔH < 0.

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Endothermic Reaction

A reaction that absorbs heat from the surroundings; ΔH > 0.

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Dynamic Equilibrium

A state of balance between the rates of two opposite processes.

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Le Chatelier's Principle

If a system at equilibrium experiences a change (pressure, temperature, concentration), it will shift to counteract the change.

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