Acid–base reaction
Acid–base reaction
In chemistry, an acid–base reaction is a chemical reaction that occurs between an acid and a base. It can be used to determine pH via titration. Several theoretical frameworks provide alternative conceptions of the reaction mechanisms and their application in solving related problems; these are called the acid–base theories, for example, Brønsted–Lowry acid–base theory.
"Perhaps the most important of all concepts related to electronegativity and polarity is that of acidity and basicity. We’ll soon see, in fact, that the acid–base behavior of organic molecules explains much of their chemistry."
Acid–base reaction"Acids differ in their ability to donate H+. Stronger acids, such as HCl, react almost completely with water, whereas weaker acids, such as acetic acid (CH3CO2H), react only slightly. The exact strength of a given acid HA in water solution is described using the acidity constant (Ka) for the acid dissociation equilibrium."
Acid–base reaction
