12 Questions
Which type of electrolyte ionizes almost completely when dissolved in water?
Strong electrolytes
According to the Arrhenius theory, which of the following is considered as a base?
Source of hydroxide ion (OH-)
What type of species are considered amphiprotic?
Species that can act either as an acid or as a base
Which theory defines an acid as a substance that acts as a proton donor?
Brønsted-Lowry theory
What is the classic example of an amphiprotic solvent?
Water
Which type of electrolyte ionizes only partially when dissolved in water?
Weak electrolytes
What is autoprotolysis in the context of solvents?
The self-ionization of amphiprotic solvents
Which state is achieved in chemical equilibrium?
A state where the ratio of reactants and products concentrations is constant
What is the ion-product constant for water at room temperature?
$1.00 \times 10^{-14}$
In dilute aqueous solutions, what can be considered as constant due to its enormous concentration compared to hydronium and hydroxide ions?
[H2O]
What does Kw represent in the context of water chemistry?
Ion-product constant for water
What does taking the negative logarithm of Kw allow us to determine?
Hydronium and hydroxide ion concentrations
Explore the chemical composition of aqueous solutions and how electrolytes and non-electrolytes behave in solution. Learn about the classification of solutions based on their ability to conduct electricity.
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