Bronsted-Lowry Theory, Conjugate Pairs and Acid-Base Strength

What this note covers

1. The Bronsted-Lowry Model: Proton Transfer as the Central Idea
2. Conjugate Acid-Base Pairs: What Remains After Proton Transfer
3. Amphoteric Species and the Autoionisation of Water
4. Strong Acids and Bases: Complete Dissociation and Degree of Ionisation
5. Weak Acids and Bases: Partial Dissociation, Ka and Kb
6. Relative Strength of Conjugate Pairs: The Inverse Relationship
7. Writing and Interpreting Equilibrium Equations for Weak Acids and Bases

7 sections · 14 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes