Chapter 16, Problem 85IAE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The effect of the concentration of hydronium ion in a strong acid due to change in the total acid concentration needs to be compared with that of a weak acid.

Concept introduction:

As per the Bronsted-Lowry theory of bases and acids: Proton acceptors are bases and proton donors are acids. Molecule which can either accept or donate the proton are known as amphiprotic. So, an amphiprotic act as either base or acid. Hydrogen sulfate ion, hydrogen carbonate ion, amino acids and water are common illustrations of amphiprotic molecules. Because they might donate the proton, all of the amphiprotic species have hydrogen atom.

The pH is a degree of hydrogen ion concentration, a degree of the alkalinity or acidity of a solution.