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Lesson 11: Brønsted-Lowry Theory


Primary Learning Goal

I can describe the Brønsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases, and recognize acids and bases and their conjugate bases and conjugate acids.


Work

1. Read the subsection The Brønsted-Lowry Theory of Acids and Bases in section 8.1 of the textbook (pages 488-492). Note that a hydrogen ion (H+) is the same thing as a proton.

2. Do practice questions 1 and 2 on page 492.

3. Check your answers and review as necessary.


Resources

8.1 The Nature of Acids and Bases