SAT II Chemistry : Identifying and Defining Acids and Bases

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SAT II Chemistry

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Identifying And Defining Acids And Bases

Which of the following cannot act as a Bronsted-Lowry base (proton recipient) in aqueous solution?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

 cannot receive another proton  because then it would become , which does not exist. All of the other answer choices are fine:

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