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What is the role of protons in an acid-base reaction in water?
What is the role of protons in an acid-base reaction in water?
Protons act as donors in acid-base reactions, forming hydronium ions (H3O+) when acids dissolve in water.
Define the term conjugate base in the context of an acid-base reaction.
Define the term conjugate base in the context of an acid-base reaction.
A conjugate base is the species that remains after an acid donates a proton, represented as A− in the equation AH ⇌ H+ + A−.
What distinguishes Brønsted acids from Lewis acids?
What distinguishes Brønsted acids from Lewis acids?
Brønsted acids are defined as proton donors, while Lewis acids are defined as electron-pair acceptors.
In an acid-base equilibrium, what does the equilibrium constant K represent?
In an acid-base equilibrium, what does the equilibrium constant K represent?
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Explain the significance of pH in determining the acidity of a solution.
Explain the significance of pH in determining the acidity of a solution.
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How does the pKa value relate to the strength of an acid?
How does the pKa value relate to the strength of an acid?
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Identify the conjugate acid of the base NH4+.
Identify the conjugate acid of the base NH4+.
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What does the acid dissociation constant Ka indicate about an acid in solution?
What does the acid dissociation constant Ka indicate about an acid in solution?
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Why can activities be approximated by concentrations in dilute solutions?
Why can activities be approximated by concentrations in dilute solutions?
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What are polyprotic acids, and how do they behave in solution?
What are polyprotic acids, and how do they behave in solution?
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Study Notes
Acids and Bases
- Acids donate protons (H+).
- Bases accept protons (H+).
- Brønsted-Lowry theory defines acids and bases in terms of proton transfer.
- Lewis acids and bases are a more general definition. Lewis acids accept electron pairs; Lewis bases donate electron pairs.
- Protons in water are highly solvated and represented by the hydronium ion (H3O+).
Conjugate Acids and Bases
- When an acid donates a proton, its conjugate base is formed.
- When a base accepts a proton, its conjugate acid is formed.
- Acids can be neutral, cationic, or anionic.
- Bases can be anionic, neutral, or cationic.
General Equilibrium for Proton Transfer
- Acid-base reactions can be represented by general equilibrium equations
- The equilibrium process is the transfer of a proton from an acid to a base in an aqueous solution.
Activity and Concentration
- Equilibrium constants are determined by the activities of the components in a reaction.
- In dilute solutions, activities can be approximated by concentrations.
- The activity/concentration of water is assumed to be constant in dilute solutions.
Acidity of Aqueous Solutions
- The acidity of an aqueous solution is determined by the concentration of hydronium ions (H3O+).
- The pH scale, defined by Sørensen, is used to describe the acidity of solutions: pH = -log10[H3O+].
Acid Dissociation in Water
- The acid dissociation constant (Ka) describes the extent to which an acid dissociates in water.
- Ka is a measure of acid strength: stronger acids have higher Ka values and weaker acids have lower Ka values.
pKa
- pKa is the negative logarithm of the acid dissociation constant: pKa = -log10Ka.
- pKa is a convenient measure of acid strength, with lower pKa values indicating stronger acids.
- The pKa of a compound can be used to predict its behavior in acid-base reactions.
Polyprotic Acids
- Polyprotic acids can donate more than one proton.
- For example, phosphoric acid (H3PO4) can donate three protons.
- The acidity of a polyprotic acid will vary with each successive proton donation.
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This quiz covers fundamental concepts related to acids and bases, including the definitions per Brønsted-Lowry and Lewis theories, as well as the formation of conjugate acids and bases. It also delves into the equilibrium processes of proton transfer in aqueous solutions, highlighting the importance of activity and concentration in reaction dynamics.
