Acid and Base
The simplest definition of an acid is any substance that dissociates (ionizes) in water to yield a hydronium ion (H3O+). The simplest definition of a base is any substance that dissociates (ionizes) in water to yield a hydroxide ion (OH-) or any substance that reacts with hydronium ions to form water and a new neutral ion.
So, briefly, in water:
Acids make H3O+ or remove OH-.
Bases make OH- or remove H3O+.
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Acid and Base
Acidity
Le Chatelier's Principle
CO2 and H2O
Equilibrium
Neutralization of Acid
Strong Acid
Strong Base
Weak Acid
Weak Base
pH
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