level: Brønsted-Lowry model
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Brønsted-Lowry model
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define 'Amphiprotic species'. | Amphiprotic species are substances that can both accept and donate protons (H+ ions) depending on the chemical environment they are in. |
| Define conjugate acid-base pairs | Two species related by the transfer of a proton, where the acid donates a proton to become a base, and the base accepts the proton to become an acid. |
| Define a buffer. | A solution that can resist changes in pH when an acid or base is added, helping to maintain the stability of the reaction environment. |