acids Flashcards
What is formed when acids react with metal oxide?
Salt and water
What is the colour of phenolphthalein in acid, base and at the end point?
Acid = colourless
Base = pink
End point = colourless
What are hydrated crystals?
A crystalline structure containing water of crystallisation
Define a salt
A compound that is formed when H+ of an ion is replaced by a metal ion or positive ion
What is formed when an acid reacts with alkali?
Salt and water
Describe the dissociation of a strong acid
A strong acid fully dissociated to release H+ ions in an aqueous solution
Define a base
Proton acceptor
Define anhydrous crystals
A crystalline form that contains no water
How are ammonium salts formed?
When acid reacts with aqueous ammonia
When an acid is added to water what ion is released into the solution?
H+ ion
Which base is used to treat acid indigestion?
Magnesium hydroxide
MgOH
What is formed when an acid reacts with a carbonate?
Salt, carbon dioxide and water
What does a dot formula indicate?
The amount of water present in a crystalline structure
What are amphoteric substances?
Substances that can act as acids and bases
Why are the products the same when an acid reacts with alkalis or metal oxides?
Both alkali and metal oxides are types of bases