multiprotic

[US]//ˌmʌltɪˈprɒtɪk//
[UK]//ˌmʌltɪˈproʊtɪk//

Translation

adj.(of an acid) having more than one acidic proton.; Pertaining to a molecule capable of donating more than one proton (hydrogen ion) in an acid-base reaction.

Example Sentences

multiprotic acids can donate more than one proton.

sulfuric acid is a common multiprotic acid.

phosphoric acid is a triprotic multiprotic acid.

the multiprotic nature of carbonic acid affects its buffering capacity.

multiprotic bases can accept multiple protons.

citric acid is an example of a multiprotic acid.

the multiprotic acid dissociates in steps.

multiprotic acids have multiple dissociation constants.

understanding multiprotic acid behavior is important in chemistry.

carbonic acid is a diprotic multiprotic acid.

multiprotic acids are commonly used in buffer solutions.

the titration curve of a multiprotic acid shows multiple equivalence points.

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