Under normal laboratory conditions (i.e. – as discussed in this class only), how many of the following can be considered a Bronsted-Lowry base when in solution? i.   CH3COO– ii.  AlCl3 iii. CH3CH2OH iv. NaBr Group of answer choices 3 None All four 2 1

Chemistry
10th Edition
ISBN:9781305957404
Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Chapter1: Chemical Foundations
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Question

Under normal laboratory conditions (i.e. – as discussed in this class only), how many of the following can be considered a Bronsted-Lowry base when in solution?

i.   CH3COO

ii.  AlCl3

iii. CH3CH2OH

iv. NaBr

Group of answer choices
3
None
All four
2
1
Expert Solution
Step 1

A Lowry-Bronsted base is any species which can accept a proton and a Lowry-Bronsted acid is a species which can donate a proton. That is, a Lowry-Bronsted acid is a proton donor (PD), while a Lowry-Bronsted base is a proton acceptor (PA).

Step 2

According to the definition, in the given compounds CH3COO- can accept a proton to form CH3COOH. All others do not accept proton. 

steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Ionic Equilibrium
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305957404
Author:
Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781259911156
Author:
Raymond Chang Dr., Jason Overby Professor
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Principles of Instrumental Analysis
Principles of Instrumental Analysis
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305577213
Author:
Douglas A. Skoog, F. James Holler, Stanley R. Crouch
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:
9780078021558
Author:
Janice Gorzynski Smith Dr.
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Chemistry: Principles and Reactions
Chemistry: Principles and Reactions
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781305079373
Author:
William L. Masterton, Cecile N. Hurley
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, Bind…
Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, Bind…
Chemistry
ISBN:
9781118431221
Author:
Richard M. Felder, Ronald W. Rousseau, Lisa G. Bullard
Publisher:
WILEY