Indicate whether each of the following statements is characteristic of an acid, a base, or both:

a. neutralizes acids

Write formulas for each of the following acids and bases:

f. hypochlorous acid

Identify the reactant that is a Brønsted–Lowry acid and the reactant that is a Brønsted–Lowry base in each of the following:

a. HI(aq) + H₂O(l) → I^-(aq) + H₃O⁺(aq)

Write the formula for the conjugate base for each of the following acids:

b. H₂O

Write the formula for the conjugate base for each of the following acids:

a. HCO₃^-

Write the formula for the conjugate base for each of the following acids:

c. HPO₄^2-

Write the formula for the conjugate acid for each of the following bases:

a. CO₃^2-

Write the formula for the conjugate acid for each of the following bases:

c. H₂PO₄^-

Identify the Brønsted–Lowry acid–base pairs in each of the following equations:

b. NH₄⁺(aq) + H₂O(l) ⇄ NH₃(aq) + H₃O⁺(aq)

Using TABLE 10.3, identify the stronger acid in each of the following pairs:

a. HBr or HNO₂

Using TABLE 10.3, identify the stronger acid in each of the following pairs:

b. H₃PO₄ or HSO₄^-

What is meant by the term reversible reaction?

In an acidic solution, how does the concentration of H₃O⁺ compare to the concentration of OH^-?

If a base is added to pure water, why does the [H₃O⁺] decrease?

Calculate the [H₃O⁺] of each aqueous solution with the following [OH^-]:

d. bile, 2.5 × 10^-6 M

Calculate the [H₃O⁺] of each aqueous solution with the following [OH^-]:

a. baking soda, 1.0 × 10^-6 M

State whether each of the following is acidic, basic, or neutral:

c. drain cleaner, pH 11.2

Why does a neutral solution have a pH of 7.0?

If you know the [OH^-], how can you determine the pH of a solution?

Calculate the pH of each solution given the following:

c. [OH^-] = 1 × 10^-5 M

Calculate the pH of each solution given the following:

f. [OH^-] = 8.2 × 10^-4 M

Complete the following table:

Complete the following table:

Complete and balance the equation for each of the following reactions:

a. ZnCO₃(s) + HBr(aq) →

Complete and balance the equation for each of the following reactions:

b. Zn(s) + HCl(aq) →

Complete and balance the equation for each of the following reactions:

c. HCl(aq) + NaHCO₃(s) →

Complete and balance the equation for each of the following reactions:

d. H₂SO₄(aq) + Mg(OH)₂(s) →

Complete and balance the equation for each of the following reactions:

b. Ca(s) + H₂SO₄(aq) →

Complete and balance the equation for each of the following reactions:

c. H₂SO₄(aq) + Ca(OH)₂(s) →

Balance each of the following neutralization equations:

a. HCl(aq) + Mg(OH)₂(s) → H₂O(l) + MgCl₂(aq)