Chapter 18: Acid and bases in water: exam 3

What is a acid?

a substance with an H in a formula that dissociates in H_2O to yeild H3O+

What is a Base?

A substance with an OH in the formula that dissociates in H2O to yield OH-

What is a neutralization reaction?

A reaction of a strong acid and a strong base that yields salt and H2O

How do strong acids/ bases react in water?

they completely dissociate

How do weak acids/bases react in water?

dissociate only partially in water

H2O is treated as a ?

constant

The more Oxygen (those not bonded to H atom) atoms make the acid?

stronger

What is the relationship between acid strength and Ka values?

acid strength increases with Ka values

What is autodissociation?

can be both a weak acid or weak base

what is a Brønsted-Lowry (BL) Acid?

a H+ donor

What is a Brønsted-Lowry base?

a H+ accepter