Online Chemistry Notes for Students
Differences between Acid and Base Image Source: Pinterest Basis Acid Base Arrhenius concept An acid is a substance that produces hydrogen ion (H+) as the only positive ion when mixed with water. A base is a substance that produces hydroxyl ion (OH–) as the only negative ion when mixed with water. Bronsted-Lowry Concept An acid … Read more
Cation Definition A cation is an atom or a group of atoms bearing one or more positive electric charges. Cations are formed in various ways, some of which are: When electrons are removed from neutral atoms or ions or other molecules. By the combination of positive ions with other molecules. By rupture of covalent when … Read more
Solute Definition A solute is a substance that is added to a solvent to form a solution. The solute can exist in all three forms of matter as solid, liquid, or gas. In a homogenous mixture, the solute completely dissolves in another substance, and the solute is uniformly distributed throughout the solution. In a heterogeneous … Read more
