Chem 132 - Strong/weak Acids & Bases

Created by Navah Hirschmann

HClO4 (perchloric acid)
strong acid

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TermDefinition
HClO4 (perchloric acid)
strong acid
H2SO4 (sulfuric acid)
strong acid
HF
weak acid
CH3COOH (acetic acid)
weak acid
H2S (hydrogen sulfide)
weak acid
NH4+
weak acid
NH3
weak base
F-
weak base
HBr
strong acid
HCl
strong acid
HNO3
strong acid
What does amphioritic mean?
it can donate or accept a proton (ex. water)
Can weak acids and bases fully ionize?
no
What does Bronsted-Lowry Concept state?
an acid is a proton donor, a base is a proton acceptor
HI
strong acid
pH of a strong acid + strong base
7
pH of strong acid + weak base
<7
pH of strong base + weak acid
>7
pH of weak acid + weak base
depends on Ka and Kb values