Chapter 14, Problem 23KT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The key term corresponding to the definition “a chemical reaction that results from canceling spectator ions in a total ionic equation” is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

According to Arrhenius theory, an acid is defined as a species which donates a proton. The weak acid dissociates partially $\left(\sim 1\%\right)$ in water and the strong acid dissociates completely $\left(\sim 100\%\right)$ in water. Acid releases proton in water. The base is defined as a species which accepts a proton. A weak base dissociates partially $\left(\sim 1\%\right)$ in water. A strong base dissociates completely $\left(\sim 100\%\right)$ in water. Base releases hydroxide ions in water. Strong acid and base are strong electrolytes and weak acid and base are weak elctrolytes.