Chemistry: Matter and Change

Section 1: Acids and Bases: An Introduction

Self Check Quizzes

1
Identify a conjugate acid-base pair in the reaction NH3 + H2O ‹–› NH4+ + OH-

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A)H2O and OH-
B)NH3 and H2O
C)NH3 and OH-
D)H2O and NH4+
2
According to the Bronsted-Lowry theory, a base is a(n) ___________.
A)electron pair acceptor
B)hydrogen ion donor
C)hydrogen ion acceptor
D)electron pair donor
3
H2SO4 is a ____________.
A)monoprotic acid
B)monoprotic base
C)diprotic acid
D)diprotic base
4
Which of the following is a strong base?
A)NH3
B)HCO3-
C)NaOH
D)HCOOH
5
Under what condition is the OH- ion concentration in water expected to be zero?
A)in a solution of strong acid
B)in a solution of strong base
C)in a solution of weak base
D)never
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