Reactivity 3.1 - Proton transfer reactions (acids & bases)

• Bronsted-Lowry acid


  an acid that donates a proton
• Bronsted-Lowry base


  a base that accepts a proton
• Strong monoprotic aid


  an acid that contains one ionisable hydrogen atom per molecule, and fully ionises in aqueous solution
• conjugate acid-base pair


  an acid-base pair of the same molecule that differ by one proton
• amphiprotic substance


  substances which are capable of accepting and donating a proton, depending on the reaction conditions
• alkali


  bases that produce hydroxide ions in aqueous solutions and are readily soluble in water