Acids and Bases

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What is the pH range of bases?

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More than 7

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What is a binary acid?

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An acid that consists of only two elements, typically hydrogen and a nonmetal, such as H₂Se.

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Which of the following is NOT a strong base? NaOH, RbOH, Al(OH)₃, Ca(OH)₂?

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Al(OH)₃ is not a strong base.

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What does it mean for a substance to be amphoteric?

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It can act as both an acid and a base, like water.

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What does an Arrhenius base do in a solution?

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Produces hydroxide ions (OH⁻) in a solution.

Front

What is the definition of an acid according to the Arrhenius theory?

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An acid is a substance that produces hydrogen ions (H⁺) in a solution.

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What is the Bronsted-Lowry definition of an acid?

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A proton donor.

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What is the Bronsted-Lowry definition of a base?

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A proton acceptor.

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What is the pH of pure water at 25°C?

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7 (neutral).

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What is the relationship between pH and hydrogen ion concentration?

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pH = -log[H⁺].