Bronsted Acids and Bases

Definition

According to Bronsted-Lowry theory, an acid is any substance that can donate a proton (H+) while a base is any substance that can accept a proton.

Related terms

Amphoteric Substance: This term refers to substances that can act as both acids and bases depending on their environment. They're like the party-goer who can both bring snacks and accept them.

Neutralization Reaction:

This is a chemical reaction between an acid and a base that results in water and a salt. It's like if our snack-bringer (acid) and snack-acceptor (base) decided to combine their snacks to make a meal (water and salt).

Equilibrium Constant:

The equilibrium constant, or Ka, measures the strength of an acid in solution. It's like rating how good our snack-bringer is at sharing his snacks.