CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 7.1.9 Acids As Proton Donors and Bases As Questions

Use proton donation and acceptance to identify acid and base roles and complete conjugate-acid and conjugate-base equations.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • define an acid as a proton donor and identify the species that transfers H⁺
  • define a base as a proton acceptor and identify the species that receives H⁺
  • complete proton-transfer equations with the correct conjugate ion and charge
  • identify acid and base roles in water, ammonia, ethanoic acid and hydronium reactions

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 7.1.9 Acids As Proton Donors and Bases As Questions question 1

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Ethanoic acid reacts with water to produce an acidic solution.
Which row describes the roles of ethanoic acid and water in this reaction?

ethanoic acid

water

accepts a proton

donates a proton

accepts an electron

donates an electron

donates a proton

accepts a proton

donates an electron

accepts an electron

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