Complete these equations for the ionization of an Arrhenius acid or base in water. Include the states of the products.
1.) HI(aq)
2.) LiOH(s)

Question

Complete these equations for the ionization of an Arrhenius acid or base in water. Include the states of the products.
1.)  HI(aq)
2.)  LiOH(s)

aaronq · Answer

identify whether the species acts as an Arrhenius acid or base in water.

$acid + H_2O \rightarrow H_3O^+ + conjugate ~base$

$base + H_2O \rightarrow OH^- + conjugate ~acid$

anonymous · Answer

How do I know what the acid is and the conjugate base is?

aaronq · Answer

the conjugate base is the "leftover" after you've removed the proton. 

e.g. $HBr + H_2O \rightarrow H_3O^+ + Br^-$

HBr is the acid and $Br^-$ is the conjugate base

anonymous · Answer

im so comfused im sorry

aaronq · Answer

do you know how to identify acids or bases?

anonymous · Answer

no:/

aaronq · Answer

hmm you should definitely start with that. watch this vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANi709MYnWg

anonymous · Answer

ok thanks