6 Questions
In the context of Brönsted–Lowry theory, what characterizes a base?
A substance capable of accepting a proton from an acid
According to the Brönsted–Lowry theory, what defines an acid?
A substance capable of donating a proton
What distinguishes a substance as an acid based on the Brönsted–Lowry theory?
Ability to donate a proton
What determines the relative strengths of acids and bases?
Their tendencies to give up and take on protons
Why is HCl considered a strong acid in water?
It gives up its proton readily
How does the strength of an acid or base vary with the solvent?
The strength varies with the ability of the solvent to accept the proton from the acid
Test your knowledge of the Brönsted–Lowry theory, which defines acids as substances capable of donating protons and bases as substances capable of accepting protons from acids.
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