Chapter 10, Problem 10.82AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The terms acid equivalents and base equivalents should be discussed.

Concept Introduction:

$\text{Bronsted-Lowry Acids}$: If a species loses a proton then it is considered as $\text{Bronsted-Lowry acid}\text{.}$

$\text{Bronsted-Lowry Base}$: If a species receives one proton, then it is considered as $\text{Bronsted-Lowry base}\text{.}$

Equivalent-(Eq) of Acid: Generally, 1 equivalent of ion is the number of ions which has charge of one mole. In case of acids positive charge is of interest therefore, one equivalent of acid consists of 1 mole of $H^{+}$ ions.

Equivalent-(Eq) of Base: In case of bases negative charge is of interest therefore, one equivalent of base consists of 1 mole of $O{H}^{-}$ ions.