acids and bases

Arrhenius' acid

substance that dissociates in water to produce H+ ions

Arrhenius' base

substance that dissociates in water to produce OH- ions

Dative bonds

both electrons come from one atom

Bronsted-Lowry acid

proton donor

Bronsted-Lowry base

proton acceptor

Conjugate acid-base pair

any pair consisting of an acid and a base which differ by one proton

Neutralisation

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

Salt

substance formed when the hydrogen in the acid is replaced by a metal or an ammonium ion