TED-ED: The strengths and weaknesses of acids and bases - George Zaidan and Charles Morton

The video explores the role of acids and bases in everyday life, their historical definitions, and their molecular interactions involving protons and electrons. It distinguishes between strong and weak acids and bases, highlighting their behaviors in water. The video concludes by emphasizing water's crucial role in acid-base chemistry, acting as a medium for neutralization.

Which of the following is NOT a historical characteristic of acids?

• Slippery feel

• Corroding metal

• Sour taste

• Counteracting bases

What happens when a molecule donates a proton?

• It becomes more negatively charged

• It becomes more positively charged

• It remains neutral

• It gains an electron

Which of the following is an example of a weak acid?

• Nitric acid

• Vinegar

• Sulfuric acid

• Hydrochloric acid

What is the term used when an acid and a base cancel each other out in water?

• Hydrolysis

• Dissociation

• Ionization

• Neutralization

How does water act in acid-base reactions?

• Only as an acid

• Only as a base

• As either an acid or a base

• As a neutral observer