Acids Flashcards
what is the formula for hydrochloric acid?
HCl
what is the formula for sulfuric acid?
H2SO4
what is the formula for nitrate acid?
HNO3
what is the formula for phosphoric acid?
H3PO4
what is the formula for ethanoic acid?
CH3COOH
what is the formula for ammonia(alkali)?
NH3
what is an acid?
releases H+ ions in aqueous solutions
what is an alkali?
releases OH- ions in aqueous solutions
what is a strong acid?
completely dissociates in aqueous solutions
what is a weak acid?
partially dissociates in aqueous solutions
what is the neutralisation reaction to form water?
H+ + OH- –>H2O
what are neutralisation reactions?
reactions of acids with bases (includes metal carbonates, metal oxides and alkalis) to form salts
why is a pipette used in titration?
allows us to measure a fixed volume accurately
what is a general neutralisation reaction?
acid + base –> salt + water
what is formed when acids react with metal carbonates?
salt, water and carbon dioxide