Classifying Other

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Jalaia Jackson 2G
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Classifying Other

Postby Jalaia Jackson 2G » Tue Dec 15, 2020 12:02 pm

When classifying strong & weak acids, and strong & weak bases, I was curious when do we classify a compound as Other? Just like in the Sapling HW for example.

Nathan Tong 3G
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Re: Classifying Other

Postby Nathan Tong 3G » Tue Dec 15, 2020 12:15 pm

I think that process of elimination is best to use here. First check if the molecule can accept or donate a proton (for the Bronsted definition). If it does not look like it can donate or accept a proton, then it would be safe to assume that it is neither.

Jordi M 2I
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Re: Classifying Other

Postby Jordi M 2I » Tue Dec 15, 2020 12:21 pm

Good to remember the short list of strong acids and bases

Sana Nagori 2H
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Re: Classifying Other

Postby Sana Nagori 2H » Tue Dec 15, 2020 3:55 pm

I think like NaCl would be other since it is not an acid or base

Anthony_Sandoval_1D
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Re: Classifying Other

Postby Anthony_Sandoval_1D » Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:31 pm

I believe it is easier to just memorize the list of strong acids and bases then use the process of elimination.


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