2.1.4 - Acids Flashcards
1
Q
Formula for nitric acid?
A
HNO3
2
Q
Formula for hydrochloric acid?
A
HCl
3
Q
Formula for sulphuric acid?
A
H2SO4
4
Q
Formula for ethanoic acid?
A
CH3COOH
5
Q
Examples of strong acids?
A
HNO3, HCl, H2SO4
6
Q
Example of weak acid?
A
Ethanoic acid
7
Q
What do acids release when in aqueous solutions?
A
H+ ions.
8
Q
Formula for sodium hydroxide?
A
NaOH
9
Q
Formula for potassium hydroxide?
A
KOH
10
Q
Formula for ammonia?
A
NH3
11
Q
What do bases release alkalis release when in aqueous solution?
A
OH- ions.
12
Q
What is the difference between weak and strong acids?
A
Strong dissociate fully into their ions, however weak only partially dissociate due to the backward reaction being favoured.
13
Q
HCl ->
A
H+ + Cl-
14
Q
CH3OOH ->
A
CH3COO- + H+
15
Q
What is the equation for the production of water?
A
H+ + OH- H2O
