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Chem vocab quiz 9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Amphoteric | A substance that can ACT LIKE AN ACID OR BASE |
| Arrhenius acid | A substance whose water (aqueous) solution contains or yields HYDRONIUM IONS (OH+ IONS) as the ONLY POSITIVE ION in solution |
| Arrhenius base | A substance whose water (aqueous) solution contains or yields/produces OH- (HYDROXIDE IONS) as the ONLY NEGATIVE ION when dissolved in water |
| Bronsted-Lowry acid | Proton Donor |
| Bronsted-Lowry base | Proton Acceptor |
| Electrolyte | Substances that conduct electric current when dissolved in water |
| Hydronium ion | H3O+ION |
| Hydroxide ion | OH- ION |
| Indicator (acid/base) | Substance that CHANGES COLOR as a result of a pH CHANGE |
| Neutralization | When an Arrhenius acid and an Arrhenius base react to form WATER and a SALT |
| pH scale | Designed to measure HOW ACIDIC or HOW BASEC an aqueous solution is |
| Titration | Used to CALCULATE THE CONCENTRATION (MOLARITY) OF AN UNKNOWN SOLUTION |