In order for a compound to be an acid/base

[LogicalAcid]

For an acid, the more Hydrogen (H+) Ions the compound releases in an aqueous solution it, the higher its pH correct, question is now, why is it that acids only break up into their elements in a aqueous solution? For a base, the more Hydroxide ions it releases (OH-), the lower the compounds pH. So in order for an acid or base to be corrosive, their has to be water present? And why is it that when you mix both a Base and Acid, they neutralize e/o and form a salt, and if the acid was stronger, does that make the salt more acidic, and the other way around?

 

[LogicalAcid]

For an acid, the more Hydrogen (H+) Ions the compound releases in an aqueous solution it, the higher its pH correct, question is now, why is it that acids only break up into their elements in a aqueous solution? For a base, the more Hydroxide ions it releases (OH-), the lower the compounds pH. So in order for an acid or base to be corrosive, their has to be water present? And why is it that when you mix both a Base and Acid, they neutralize e/o and form a salt, and if the acid was stronger, does that make the salt more acidic, and the other way around?

For the pH part, I made a mistake. The lower somethings pH is the more acidic it is, higher is more basic.

 

[granpa]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nucleophile

 

[Borek]

why is it that acids only break up into their elements in a aqueous solution?

Not into elements, but to dissociate they need water. Some of the strongest acids can dissociate even if they are liquid and anhydrous.

So in order for an acid or base to be corrosive, their has to be water present?

In most cases yes. Sulfuric acid is corrosive even anhydrous, same about nitric and perchloric.

And why is it that when you mix both a Base and Acid, they neutralize

I told you to try to write reaction in the other thread.

Note: I believe link to nucleophiles page granpa posted is not relevant at this stage, you need to get a correct understanding of the very basic ideas. Nucleophiles are a step higher on the ladder.

 

[LudusRex]

I can provide an explanation for the concepts mentioned in the content. First, it is important to understand that acids and bases are defined based on their ability to release hydrogen ions (H+) or hydroxide ions (OH-) in an aqueous solution. This means that they must be dissolved in water to exhibit their acidic or basic properties.

The reason for this is because water molecules are polar, meaning they have a slightly positive and negative end. This allows them to interact with the ions in the acid or base, causing them to dissociate and release the H+ or OH- ions.

In terms of corrosiveness, water is necessary for the acid or base to come into contact with the material it is reacting with. Without water, the acid or base would not be able to corrode or dissolve the material.

When an acid and a base are mixed, they neutralize each other because the H+ ions from the acid react with the OH- ions from the base to form water. This process is known as a neutralization reaction. The resulting salt is formed from the remaining components of the acid and base. The strength of the acid or base will determine how much of each component is present in the salt.

For example, if a strong acid and a weak base are mixed, the resulting salt will be more acidic because there will be more H+ ions in the solution. On the other hand, if a strong base and a weak acid are mixed, the resulting salt will be more basic because there will be more OH- ions in the solution.

In summary, the presence of water is necessary for acids and bases to exhibit their properties and for them to react with each other. The resulting salt will have properties that depend on the strength of the acid and base used in the reaction.