Arrhenius Theory of Acids and Bases
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What characterizes a Brønsted-Lowry base?

  • It accepts protons. (correct)
  • It forms hydronium ions.
  • It donates protons.
  • It acts as a reagent in oxidation reactions.

Which of the following is an example of an amphoteric substance?

  • HCl
  • H2O (correct)
  • NaOH
  • NH3

What is formed when acetic acid (CH3COOH) donates a proton?

  • Salt (NaCl)
  • Conjugate base (CH3COO-) (correct)
  • Hydronium ion (H3O+)
  • Water (H2O)

According to Bronsted-Lowry theory, a weak acid is characterized by what?

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What is produced in a neutralization reaction?

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Which statement about conjugate acid-base pairs is true?

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What does the Arrhenius theory limit its definition of acids to?

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In the reaction HC2O4- + H+ → H2C2O4, what is the role of HC2O4-?

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What characterizes a monobasic acid?

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Which of the following acids is classified as a weak acid?

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What is the characteristic of a strong base according to the Arrhenius definition?

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Which of the following describes a dibasic acid?

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Which is a limitation of the Arrhenius theory of acids and bases?

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What happens to H+ ions in aqueous solutions?

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Which of the following bases is classified as a weak base?

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According to Bronsted-Lowry theory, what defines a Bronsted-Lowry acid?

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What is formed when an acid reacts with a base?

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Which of the following is a strong acid behavior according to the Arrhenius theory?

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In neutralization reactions, how is excess hydrochloric acid managed in medicine?

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Which chemical reaction neutralizes soil acidity in agriculture?

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Which of the following substances acts as a base in the dissociation of nitrous acid in water?

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What is the product of the reaction between sulfuric acid and limestone?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of weak acids according to the Brønsted-Lowry theory?

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Which neutralization product releases carbon dioxide gas in the reaction with hydrochloric acid?

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Flashcards

Arrhenius Acid

A substance that releases H+ ions when dissolved in water.

Strong Acid

An acid that almost completely dissociates into H+ ions in water.

Weak Acid

An acid that only slightly dissociates into H+ ions in water.

Arrhenius Base

A substance that releases OH- ions when dissolved in water.

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Strong Base

A base that almost completely dissociates into OH- ions in water.

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Weak Base

A base that only slightly dissociates into OH- ions in water.

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Monobasic Acid

An acid that releases one H+ ion per molecule.

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Brønsted-Lowry Acid

A proton donor.

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Brønsted-Lowry base

A substance that accepts a proton (H+).

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Conjugate acid

The species formed when a base accepts a proton.

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Conjugate base

The species formed when an acid loses a proton.

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Conjugate acid-base pair

Two substances related by the gain or loss of one proton.

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Neutralization

The reaction between an acid and a base to form a salt and water.

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Amphoteric substance

A substance that can act as both an acid and a base.

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Neutralization Reaction

A chemical reaction between an acid and a base, producing a salt and water.

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Salt

A substance formed when the hydrogen ion of an acid is replaced by a metal or ammonium ion.

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Acid-Base Neutralization

A chemical reaction in which an acid and a base react to form a salt and water.

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Dissociation

The process where a molecule breaks apart into smaller parts. In an acid, it releases H+ ions in water.

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Brønsted-Lowry Theory

An acid is a proton (H+) donor, and a base is a proton acceptor.

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Study Notes

Arrhenius Theory of Acids and Bases

  • Acid: A substance that dissociates in water to produce H+ ions.
  • Examples: HCl → H+ + Cl-, H₂SO₄ → 2H+ + SO₄²⁻, H₃PO₄ → 3H+ + PO₄³⁻
  • Monobasic acid: Dissociates to give one H+ ion
  • Dibasic acid: Dissociates to give two H+ ions
  • Tribasic acid: Dissociates to give three H+ ions
  • Strong acid: Almost completely dissociates in water to give hydrogen ions. Examples include hydrochloric, sulfuric, and nitric acid.
  • Weak acid: Only slightly dissociates in water to give hydrogen ions. Examples include ethanoic and methanoic acid.
  • Base: A substance that dissociates in water to produce OH⁻ ions.
  • Examples: NaOH → Na⁺ + OH⁻, Mg(OH)₂ → Mg²⁺ + 2OH⁻, Ca(OH)₂ → Ca²⁺ + 2OH⁻
  • Strong base: Almost completely dissociates in water to give hydroxide ions. Example Sodium Hydroxide
  • Weak base: Slightly dissociates in water to give hydroxide ions. Examples include calcium hydroxide and magnesium hydroxide.

Brønsted-Lowry Theory of Acids and Bases

  • Acid: A proton (H⁺) donor
  • Base: A proton (H⁺) acceptor
  • Conjugate acid-base pair: A pair of acid and base that differ by one proton
  • Examples: HCl + H₂O → H₃O⁺ + Cl⁻ (HCl donates a proton, H₂O accepts a proton). NH₃ + H₂O → NH₄⁺ + OH⁻ (NH₃ accepts a proton, H₂O donates a proton).
  • Amphoteric substance: A substance that can act as both an acid and a base depending on the reaction. H₂O is an amphoteric substance

Differences Between Arrhenius and Brønsted-Lowry Theories

  • Arrhenius Theory: Limited to reactions in water, limited to bases that produce OH⁻ ions, does not take the existence of hydronium ions into account, cannot explain substances that act as both an acid and a base.
  • Brønsted-Lowry Theory: Not limited to reactions in water, not limited to bases that produce OH⁻ ions, takes the existence of hydronium ions into account, can explain substances that act as both an acid and a base.

Conjugate Acid-Base Pairs

  • Conjugate base: An acid that has lost a proton
  • Conjugate acid: A base that has gained a proton

Neutralization

  • Definition: The reaction between an acid and a base to form a salt and water.
  • Example: HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H₂O

Uses of Neutralization

  • Medicine: Neutralizing excess stomach acid.
  • Agriculture: Neutralizing soil acidity.
  • Environmental Protection: Neutralizing acid rain.
  • Miscellaneous: Neutralizing acids or bases in food, toothpaste, and shampoo, neutralizing stings of wasps.

Exam Questions (Examples)

  • Strong vs Weak Acids/Bases: Strong acids/bases dissociate almost completely in water, while weak acids/bases only slightly dissociate.
  • Conjugate Bases: These are formed when an acid loses a proton. Stronger acids tend to have weaker conjugate bases.
  • Acid-Base Reactions: Consider the balanced equations for these reactions.

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Test your understanding of the Arrhenius theory, which defines acids as substances that produce H+ ions in water and bases as those that produce OH- ions. This quiz covers the properties of strong and weak acids and bases, their dissociation in water, and examples of each. Perfect for students studying chemistry.

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