From 3c72935017de4c52961ddd1acce689bae2cfa212 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: eggy Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2022 09:42:33 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] chem: Clarify amphoteric vs amphiteric --- docs/sch4uz.md | 7 +++++-- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/sch4uz.md b/docs/sch4uz.md index 76a3f08..983a281 100644 --- a/docs/sch4uz.md +++ b/docs/sch4uz.md @@ -578,9 +578,9 @@ $\Delta G = -RT\ln K_c$ ## Acids and bases !!! definition - - An **amphiprotic** acid/base is one that can **either accept or donate** $\ce{H+}$ depending on the situation. - - A **monoprotic** acid/base is one that can only accept/ionise one $\ce{H+}$ ion. - An **amphoteric** chemical may act as an acid or base depending on the situation. + - An **amphiprotic** chemical can **either accept or donate** $\ce{H+}$ depending on the situation. + - A **monoprotic** acid/base is one that can only accept/ionise one $\ce{H+}$ ion. - An **alkali/alkaline** solution is an aqueous solution of a base, which may **not** necessarily be a **basic solution**. An **acid** and **base** are any two corrosive chemicals that react to form water and a salt. They also dissociate/ionise (depending on theory) in water to form electrolytes that conduct electricity. @@ -709,6 +709,9 @@ $$\ce{pK_w = pH + pOH}$$ At 25°C, $\ce{pK_w = 14.0000}$, so: $$\ce{14 = pH + pOH}$$ +### Acid/base dissociation + +In a weak ## Organic chemistry