Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a measure of the strength of an acid in solution?
3. Acids and Bases
Acids and Bases
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Which of the following statements correctly describes the behavior of acids and bases according to the Brønsted-Lowry theory?
A
Acids accept electrons, while bases donate electrons.
B
Acids increase the concentration of hydroxide ions in solution.
C
Acids donate protons, while bases accept protons.
D
Bases increase the concentration of hydrogen ions in solution.
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Identify the Brønsted-Lowry theory, which defines acids and bases in terms of proton transfer.
Understand that according to the Brønsted-Lowry theory, an acid is a substance that donates a proton (H⁺) to another substance.
Recognize that a base, in the Brønsted-Lowry sense, is a substance that accepts a proton from another substance.
Evaluate each statement given in the problem to determine if it aligns with the Brønsted-Lowry definitions of acids and bases.
Conclude that the statement 'Acids donate protons, while bases accept protons' correctly describes the behavior of acids and bases according to the Brønsted-Lowry theory.
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