21.1 Acid-Base Definitions
21.1 Acid-Base Definitions
Lesson Objectives
- Describe the properties of acids and bases.
- Define an acid and a base according to the Arrhenius theory.
- Define an acid and a base according to the Brønsted-Lowry theory. Be able to identify the conjugate acid-base
pairs in a Brønsted-Lowry acid-base reaction. - Define an acid and a base according to the Lewis theory.
Lesson Vocabulary
- amphoteric
- Arrhenius acid
- Arrhenius base
- Brønsted-Lowry acid
- Brønsted-Lowry base
- conjugate acid
- conjugate acid-base pair
- conjugate base
- hydronium ion
- Lewis acid
- Lewis base
- monoprotic acid
- polyprotic acid
Check Your Understanding
Recalling Prior Knowledge
- What are the rules for naming acids?
- How are bases named?
Acids and bases are classes of compounds that you most likely encounter every day. Common household items such
as fruits, juices, soaps, and detergents all contain various acids and bases. In this lesson, you will learn about the
properties of acids and bases and several ways to define exactly what is considered an acid or base.