AP Chemistry 8.1 & 8.2 Acids & Bases Intro

Front

What is the equation of the autoionization of water?

Back

2H2O(l) ⇌ H3O+(aq) + OH-(aq)

Front

Which group of hydroxides are considered strong bases and assumed to dissociate 100%?

Back

Group 1 and Group 2 hydroxides

Front

What is the value of Kw at 25°C?

Back

1 x 10^-14

Front

What is the pH of an acidic solution at 25°C?

Back

Less than 7

Front

Water is described as what type of chemical?

Back

Amphoteric

Front

Define an acid according to the Brønsted-Lowry theory.

Back

An acid is a substance that donates a proton (H+) to another substance.

Front

Define a base according to the Brønsted-Lowry theory.

Back

A base is a substance that accepts a proton (H+) from another substance.

Front

What is the pH scale range?

Back

The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14.

Front

What is the pH of a neutral solution at 25°C?

Back

The pH of a neutral solution at 25°C is 7.

Front

What is the relationship between pH and pOH?

Back

pH + pOH = 14.