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AP Chemistry: Acids, Bases, and Solutions

Acid-base equilibria, buffers, and solution chemistry concepts tested on AP Chemistry.

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Define an acid according to Bronsted-Lowry theory.
A proton (H+) donor.
Define a base according to Bronsted-Lowry theory.
A proton (H+) acceptor.
What is the value of the ion product of water (Kw) at 25 degrees Celsius?
1.0 x 10^-14
pH + pOH = ____ at 25 degrees Celsius.
14
Write the formula for calculating pH from hydrogen ion concentration.
pH = -log[H+]
Write the formula for calculating hydrogen ion concentration from pH.
[H+] = 10^(-pH)
What is the pH of a neutral solution at 25 degrees Celsius?
7
Is a solution with pH = 3 acidic, basic, or neutral?
Acidic
Is a solution with pH = 11 acidic, basic, or neutral?
Basic
What is a strong acid?
An acid that completely ionizes in water.
What is a weak acid?
An acid that only partially ionizes in water, establishing an equilibrium.
Give three examples of strong acids.
HCl, HNO3, H2SO4
Is acetic acid (CH3COOH) a strong or weak acid?
Weak acid
What is a strong base?
A base that completely ionizes in water.
Give two examples of strong bases.
NaOH and KOH

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