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Introduction to Acids and Bases in Organic Chemistry

January 14, 2015 By Leah4sci 15 Comments

The first step to ranking acids and bases without Ka/pKa values is to understand the 3 common definitions of acids and bases. This video helps you understand, rather than just memorize, the Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, and Lewis Definitions.

But that's just the start, this video also shows you how to compare any 2 conjugates to determine if it's an acid or base, especially for amphiprotic molecules which may appear ambiguous at first.

(click HERE to watch this video on YouTube. Video transcript HERE)

Watch Next Video: Ranking Acids/Bases using Ka and pKa Values

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This is video 1 in the Acid/Base video series. Click HERE to watch the entire series

Filed Under: Acids and Bases Tagged With: acids and bases, arrhenius, bronsted-lowry, lewis

Comments

  1. Jastina Maranjyan says

    September 22, 2021 at 2:43 pm

    Here in 2021, these videos are so helpful. Thank you so much

    Reply
  2. suckmyassssss says

    September 17, 2018 at 12:21 pm

    Who noticed the word base turned into the word blue?

    Reply
  3. Suhaib Alamer Alramahi says

    July 22, 2017 at 9:06 pm

    I think the concept of Arrhenios is somewhat different from what you mentioned in the video.
    Ammonia, for example, gives ion hydroxide in water but is not a base according to the concept of Errhenius.

    Reply
  4. Taylor says

    August 15, 2016 at 11:11 pm

    Thank you for this website!!! I was worried about taking this course, but you’re website makes me feel more confident about the future.

    Reply
    • Leah4sci says

      August 22, 2016 at 1:46 pm

      You’re welcome, Taylor! I’m glad to hear this is helping you!

      Reply
  5. Caitlin Shortall (@caitlinshorts) says

    May 2, 2016 at 12:29 am

    This is a great website, 10/10. You will be the reason I pass my organic chemistry final!!! So appreciative!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Leah4sci says

      May 3, 2016 at 8:53 am

      Glad to help. Good luck on your final Caitlin

      Reply
  6. Brian says

    April 25, 2016 at 12:14 am

    great videos. An Orgo 1 study group partner mentioned a Orgo 1 review video but I cant find it can you send me a link?

    Reply
    • Leah4sci says

      May 3, 2016 at 8:55 am

      Brian: Email me

      Reply
  7. Margaery says

    May 9, 2015 at 7:29 am

    You are awesome. Thanks for making the concept so simple! You rock!

    Reply
    • Leah4sci says

      May 12, 2015 at 10:18 pm

      Thanks Margaery glad to help. Are you studying general or organic chemistry?

      Reply
  8. Isaac Abraham says

    April 12, 2015 at 4:42 pm

    i was studying of the ACS ochem final guide and the explanations were not making sense. Thank you for clearing it up.

    Reply
    • Leah4sci says

      May 2, 2015 at 3:13 pm

      glad to help. Good luck on your final Isaac

      Reply
  9. Armando Dominguez says

    January 14, 2015 at 11:00 pm

    Oh this great. I just watched the first video, and it really clears up the three types of acid/base definitions and presents them in a way the mind can easily find the information for recall in the future.

    Reply
    • Leah4sci says

      January 15, 2015 at 3:23 pm

      Thank you for the feedback Armando. I’m glad you found this helpful because these concepts (not names, just logic behind it) will come up a LOT in the Orgo 2 upcoming reactions

      Reply

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