Acid Dissociation

Match the following terms with their correct definitions:

• amphoteric substance

• can act as both a Brønsted-Lowry acid and a Brønsted-Lowry base

• weak base

• poor proton acceptors

• acid-ionization constant

• the equilibrium constant for the dissociation of an acid

• weak acid

• give up protons easily and ionize completely

• strong acid

• do not dissociate completely into ions because only a portion of their molecules loses protons

List the factors that determine acid-base strength.

A compound that produces hydronium ions when dissolved in water; a proton donor.

• acid

• indicator

• base

• neutralization

The separation of ions in an ionic compound as the compound dissolves.

• solute

• solvent

• dissociation

• dispersion

A compound that produces hydronium ions when dissolved in water...

• Acid

• Base

• Salt

• Buffer

The separation of ions in an ionic compound as the compound dissolves...

• Buffer

• Salt

• Dissociation

• Ionization

Which of the following best describes acid dissociation?

• The process of an acid losing a proton to form its conjugate base

• The process of an acid gaining a proton to form its conjugate acid

• The process of an acid reacting with a base to form water

• The process of an acid being neutralized by a base

What is the equilibrium constant for the dissociation of an acid called?

• pH

• pKa

• Ka

• Kb

Which of the following acids is considered a strong acid due to its complete dissociation in water?

• Acetic acid

• Hydrochloric acid

• Citric acid

• Carbonic acid

In a titration experiment, what is the role of the indicator?

• To react with the acid

• To react with the base

• To show the endpoint of the reaction

• To neutralize the acid