Acid–base reaction

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/acid-base-reaction

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1. What is the equilibrium constant (ka)?Measures the strength of an acid in dissociating into ions in solution
2. Why do some acid–base reactions make bubbles?When acids and bases mix, they can release gas, which forms bubbles. This bubbly effect is a common sign of a reaction happening.
3. How do scientists know how strong an acid or a base is?They use numbers called Ka for acids and Kb for bases. These constants show how easily the acid donates a proton or the base accepts one.

Conjugate Acid-Base Pair: Two species that differ from each other by the presence or absence of a proton (H+).
Acid Dissociation Constant (Ka): A quantitative measure of the strength of an acid in solution, indicating its tendency to donate a proton.
Lewis Acid-Base Theory: A broader definition of acids and bases based on the transfer of electron pairs rather than protons.