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What is the effect of mixing a strong acid with a strong base?
Neutralization occurs, producing a salt and water, and the pH moves towards neutral (pH 7).
What happens if a limiting reactant is present in a neutralization reaction?
The reaction proceeds until the limiting reactant is completely consumed, determining the amount of product formed and the final concentrations of ions in solution.
Difference between complete and net ionic equations?
Complete Ionic: Shows all ions in solution. | Net Ionic: Shows only the reacting species, excluding spectator ions.
Difference between strong and weak acids/bases in net ionic equations?
Strong acids/bases: Dissociate completely into ions. | Weak acids/bases: Remain mostly undissociated (do not dissociate in net ionic equations).
Define a Brønsted-Lowry acid.
A proton (H⁺) donor.
Define a Brønsted-Lowry base.
A proton (H⁺) acceptor.
What is a conjugate acid?
The species formed when a base accepts a proton (H⁺).
What is a conjugate base?
The species formed when an acid donates a proton (H⁺).
Define an amphiprotic substance.
A substance that can act as both an acid and a base.
Define neutralization reaction.
The reaction between an acid and a base, forming a salt and water.
Define net ionic equation.
An equation showing only the species that participate in a reaction; spectator ions are omitted.