Inorganic Chemistry | MCQs

Explanation

Amphoteric substances are those that can react with both acids and bases.

They can donate or accept protons (H+ ions), depending on the conditions.

Examples of amphoteric substances include water (H2O), amino acids, and certain metals like zinc and aluminum.

Explanation

KCl (potassium chloride) is a salt.

Specifically a neutral salt formed by the reaction of an acid (HCl) with a base (KOH).

Explanation

A Lewis base is a substance that donates a pair of electrons to form a coordinate covalent bond.

This means that a Lewis base is an electron pair donor.

Explanation

According to the Bronsted-Lowry theory, NH3 acts as a base because it can accept a proton (H^+).

According to the Lewis theory, NH3 is a base because it can donate a pair of electrons.

Explanation

According to the Arrhenius definition, an acid is a substance that increases the H+ ion concentration in aqueous solution.

HCl, HNO3, and H2SO4 all dissociate in water to produce H+ ions, making them Arrhenius acids.

CO2 does not dissociate in water to produce H+ ions.