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4.1 Acids, Bases, Neutralisation Flashcards

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1
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What is an acid in terms of protons?

A

Proton donor

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What is a base in terms of protons?

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Proton acceptor

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What happens when a strong acid is added to water?

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It dissociates, releasing H+ ions into solution.

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4
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State some strong acids.

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Hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid

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Write the general formula for dissociation of a strong acid.

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HA + H2O –> A- + H3O+

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What happens when a weak acid is added to water?

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It will partially dissociate

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State the general formula for dissociation of a weak acid.

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HA (aq) –> H+ (aq) + A- (aq)

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State some weak acids.

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Lactic acid, ethanoic acid, citric acid, methanoic acid.

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9
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State the formula for lactic acid.

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C3H6O3

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State the formula for ethanoic acid

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C2H4O2

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State the formula for citric acid

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C6H8O7

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State the formula for methanoic acid.

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CH2O2

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What determines the position of the equilibrium in a dissociation reaction?

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The strength of the acid

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14
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The stronger the acid…

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The more the equilibrium is to the Right Hand Side

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15
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What do all acids contain in their formulae?

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H+

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What do all alkalis contain in their formulae?

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OH-

17
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What is produced when an acid and an alkali react together?

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Salt + Water

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What are bases?

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Proton acceptors, including metal oxides, metal hydroxides, metal carbonates and ammonia

19
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What is an alkali?

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A type of base that dissolves in water, releasing hydroxide ions into solution

20
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Write down the formula for the dissociation of a strong alkali (Sodium Hydroxide)

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NaOH (s) + aq –> Na+ (aq) + OH- (aq)

21
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What is produced when an acid reacts with a carbonate?

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Salt, water and carbon dioxide

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