Acids Flashcards

1
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Give the definition of an acid

A

Acid – A compound that dissolves in water to produce hydrogen ions (H+)

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2
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Give the definition of a base

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Base – A substance that reacts with acid producing a salt and water.

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3
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Give the definition of an alkali

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Alkali – Soluble bases which dissolve in water to produce hydroxide ions OH-

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4
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Give the definition of neutralisation

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Neutralisation - H+ (aq) + OH-(aq) -> H2O(l)

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5
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Give the definition of monoprotic

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Monoprotic – 1 mole of acid produces 1 mole of H+ ions.

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6
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Give the definition of diprotic

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Diprotic – 1 mole of acid produces 2 moles of H+ ions.

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7
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Give the definition of a Hydonium ion or hydroxonium ion or oxonium ion.

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Hydonium ion or hydroxonium ion or oxonium ion – H3O+. It is the ion formed when acids react with water.

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8
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Give the definition of a buffer

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Buffer – solutions that can resist changes in pH when small quantities of acid or base are added.

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9
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Give the definition of a Bronsted-Lowry acid

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A Bronsted-Lowry acid is a proton donor.

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10
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Give the definition of a Bronsted-Lowry base

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A Bronsted-Lowry base is a proton donor.

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11
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What happens to strong bases in aqueous solution?

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Strong acids (HCl, H2SO4, HNO3) and bases (NaOH, KOH) completely dissociate in aqueous solution.

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12
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What happens to weak bases in aqueous solution?

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Weak acids and bases are slightly dissociated in aqueous solution.

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13
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How do you calculate the new concentration of a solution?

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New concentration of a solution = amount in moles of

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14
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What is the equation for pH?

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pH = -log10[H+]

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15
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What is the equation for [H+]?

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[H+] = 10(-pH)

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16
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What is the equation for Kw?

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Kw=[H+] [OH-] units mol2dm-6

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17
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At 25oC what does Kw equal?

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At 25oC Kw = 1.00 x 10-14

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18
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In pure water how would you calculate [H+]?

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In pure water [H+] = √Kw

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19
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What is the equation for pKw?

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pKw = -log10Kw (14 at 25oC)

20
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What is the equation for pOH?

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pOH = log10 [OH-]

21
Q

What is the link between pOH and pH?

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pOH + pH = pKw

22
Q

Give the equilibrium equation for the dissociation of HA.

A

HA H+ + A-

23
Q

What is the equation for Ka?

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Ka = [A-] [H+] /[HA]

24
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What is the equation for pKa?

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pKa = -log10[Ka]

25
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How do you work out the concentration of a weak acid?

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[Weak acid]=[H+]2 / Ka

26
Q

What is an acidic buffer formed from?

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Formed from weak acid and its salt

27
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What happens when you add acid to an acidic buffer solution?

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When small amount of acid is added extra H+ ions are added.

28
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What happens to the position of equilibrium of an acidic buffer solution?

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The position of equilibria moves to the LEFT to remove the H+ ions.

29
Q

What happens to the pH of an acidic buffer solution?

A

This keeps the pH almost constant.

30
Q

What happens to a buffer when a base is added?

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When a small amount of base is added extra hydroxide OH- ions are added.

31
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How are the hydroxide ions removed?

A

The hydroxide ions react with the hydrogen ions removing some of the H+ ions.

32
Q

What happens to the position of equilibrium if bases are added and why?

A

The position of equilibrium moves to the RIGHT to replace the H+ ions.

33
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What happens to the pH of a buffer when bases are added?

A

This keeps the pH almost constant.

34
Q

What is an acidic buffer formed from?

A

Basic buffers

35
Q

Give the equation for the dissociation of a basic buffer.

A

B + H+ BH+

36
Q

What happens when you add acid to a basic buffer solution?

A

When small amount of acid is added extra H+ ions are removed as they react with the base B.

37
Q

What happens to the position of equilibrium of a basic buffer solution?

A

The position of equilibrium moves to the RIGHT.

38
Q

What happens to a basic buffer when a base is added?

A

When a small amount of base is added extra hydroxide OH- ions are added.

39
Q

How are the hydroxide ions removed?

A

The hydroxide ions react with the hydrogen ions in the buffer removing some of the H+ ions.

40
Q

What happens to the position of equilibrium if bases are added to a basic buffer and why?

A

The position of equilibrium moves to the LEFT to replace the H+ ions

41
Q

What pH range does Thymol blue work over and what is the colour change in acid and in alkali?

A

Thymol blue 1.20-2.80 red – yellow (acid – alkali)

42
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What pH range does Methyl orange work over and what is the colour change in acid and in alkali?

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Methyl orange 3.10-4.40 red – yellow

43
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What pH range does Methyl red work over and what is the colour change in acid and in alkali?

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Methyl red 4.40-6.20 red – yellow

44
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What pH range does Bromothymol blue work over and what is the colour change in acid and in alkali?

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Bromothymol blue 6.00-7.60 yellow – blue

45
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What pH range does Phenolphthalein work over and what is the colour change in acid and in alkali?

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Phenolphthalein 8.30-10.00 colourless – pink.