Chapter 15.2, Problem 15.1CC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Acid-base equilibria connecting all components in the aqueous solution of formic acid have to be written and all of the species present has to be listed

Concept introduction:

Acid:

According to Bronsted-Lowry theory, a species which donates a proton in a proton transfer-reaction is said to be an acid.

Base:

According to Bronsted-Lowry theory, a species which accepts a proton in a proton transfer-reaction is said to be base.

Acid-base equilibria:

Acid-base equilibria which describes the Arrhenius theory, Bronsted-Lowry theory, and Lewis theory of acids and bases and explains the relationship between them.