Acids Flashcards
1
Q
Acid
A
proton (H+) donor
2
Q
Alkali
A
soluble base which dissolves in water to form hydroxide ions (OH-)
3
Q
Anhydrous Salt
A
Salt not containing water of crystallisation e.g. CuSO4
4
Q
Example of alkali
A
NaOH, Ca(OH)2 (used to neutralise acid soils), Mg(OH)2 (used to cure acid indigestion)
5
Q
Base
A
proton (H+) acceptor
6
Q
Hydrated Salt
A
Salt containing water of crystallisation e.g. CuSO4.5H2O
7
Q
Salt
A
compound formed when an H+
ion from an acid is replaced by a metal ion or ammonium (NH4+) ion
8
Q
Water of crystallisation
A
Water molecules contained within crystals of a hydrated salt
