IB Chemistry Sub-topic R3.1 Definitions
This page contains our IB Chemistry definitions for sub-topic R3.1. By learning each one of these definitions, you will fully cover the content for IB Chemistry 'Proton transfer'.
amphiprotic
A substance that can either accept or donate a proton to become an acid or a base
Brønsted-Lowry acid
A substance that can donate a proton
Brønsted-Lowry base
A substance that can accept a proton
conjugate acid
The base that has accepted a proton and can now donate one
conjugate base
The acid that has donated a proton and can now accept one
pH
Stands for power of hydrogen. pH is a measure of acidity
strong acid
An acid that completely dissociates into its ions
strong base
A base that completely dissociates into its ions
weak acid
An acid that partially dissociates into its ions
weak base
A base that partially dissociates into its ions
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