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Bronsted Acids and Bases: Bronsted-Lowry Theory Overview

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Which statement best describes a Bronsted acid?

A substance that fully dissociates in water

A substance that accepts a proton

A substance that partially dissociates in water

A substance that donates a proton (correct)

What characterizes an amphiprotic substance?

It only accepts protons

It can act as both an acid and a base (correct)

It is always neutral on the pH scale

It completely dissociates in water

In a neutralization reaction, what is formed?

Acid and base

Base and water

Salt and sugar

Salt and water (correct)

What differentiates a strong acid from a weak acid?

Strong acids release all protons available Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic applies to a weak base?

Only partially accepts protons in water Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a buffer solution?

To resist changes in pH when acid or base is added Signup and view all the answers

What is the ion product of water, also known as Kw, defined as?

The product of hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions concentrations in water Signup and view all the answers

How is the self-ionization of water represented?

H2O <-> H3O+ + OH- Signup and view all the answers

What is the pH of a solution with a pH value below 7?

Acidity Signup and view all the answers

In pure water, what is the relationship between the concentrations of hydronium ions and hydroxide ions?

Hydronium ions are equal to hydroxide ions Signup and view all the answers

What role does water play in maintaining the pH balance in living organisms?

Acting as a buffer to resist changes in pH Signup and view all the answers

How can the acidity of a solution be calculated using the ion product of water?

$pH = -log\left[H^+\right]$ Signup and view all the answers