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Why did Arrhenius' theory fail to explain the behavior of some compounds like NH3?
Why did Arrhenius' theory fail to explain the behavior of some compounds like NH3?
- It failed to address the behavior of noble gases
- It focused only on aqueous systems
- It did not consider the reaction with hydrogen chloride
- It could not explain the behavior of compounds without hydroxyl ions (correct)
According to Arrhenius, how is an acid defined?
According to Arrhenius, how is an acid defined?
- A substance that releases oxygen gas
- A substance that liberates hydrogen ions, H+ (correct)
- A substance that supplies hydroxyl ions, OH−
- A substance that reacts with water molecules
Why is the Brönsted–Lowry theory considered more useful than the Arrhenius theory?
Why is the Brönsted–Lowry theory considered more useful than the Arrhenius theory?
- It can represent ionization in both aqueous and non-aqueous systems (correct)
- It uses a different set of chemical symbols
- It focuses only on strong acids and bases
- It was proposed earlier than the Arrhenius theory
According to Arrhenius, how is a base defined?
According to Arrhenius, how is a base defined?
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Why did Arrhenius' theory fail to explain the behavior of some compounds like NH3?
Why did Arrhenius' theory fail to explain the behavior of some compounds like NH3?
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What makes the Brönsted–Lowry theory more useful than the Arrhenius theory?
What makes the Brönsted–Lowry theory more useful than the Arrhenius theory?
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