Acids Flashcards
What happens to strong acids in solution?
Strong acids fully dissociate in solution
For example, HCl dissociates into H+ and Cl- ions.
What is the dissociation equation for hydrogen chloride (HCl) in water?
HCl (aq) → H+ (aq) + Cl- (aq)
This shows complete dissociation of HCl.
What happens to strong bases in solution?
Strong bases fully dissociate in solution
For example, NaOH dissociates into Na+ and OH- ions.
What is the dissociation equation for sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in water?
NaOH (aq) → Na+ (aq) + OH- (aq)
This shows complete dissociation of NaOH.
What characterizes weak acids in solution?
Weak acids only partially dissociate in solution
Only a small percentage of the products will be ions.
What is the dissociation equation for ethanoic acid (CH3COOH)?
CH3COOH (aq) ⇌ CH3COO- (aq) + H+ (aq)
This shows partial dissociation of a weak acid.
What characterizes weak bases in solution?
Weak bases only partially dissociate in solution
An equilibrium is established containing both reactants and products.
What is the dissociation equation for ethylamine (CH3CH2NH2) in water?
CH3CH2NH2 (aq) + H2O (l) ⇌ CH3CH2NH3+ (aq) + OH- (aq)
This shows partial dissociation of a weak base.
What is a neutralisation reaction?
An acid (pH <7) reacts with a base/alkali (pH >7) to form water (pH = 7) and a salt
The reaction involves the proton of the acid and the hydroxide of the base.
What is the general reaction format between an acid and a metal?
acid + metal → salt + hydrogen
This summarizes the typical reaction of a metal with an acid.
What products are formed when hydrochloric acid reacts with zinc?
ZnCl2 (aq) + H2 (g)
Example reaction: 2HCl (aq) + Zn (s) → ZnCl2 (aq) + H2 (g).
How does the reactivity of metals affect their reaction with acids?
The extent of reaction depends on the reactivity of the metal and the strength of the acid
Very reactive metals react vigorously, while less reactive metals may not react at all.
What are the expected signs of a faster reaction between a strong acid and a metal?
More effervescence, faster metal dissolution, more exothermic
Strong acids react more vigorously than weak acids.
What products are formed when an acid reacts with a metal oxide?
Salt + water
General reaction format: acid + metal oxide → salt + water.
What is the reaction equation for hydrochloric acid reacting with calcium oxide?
CaCl2 (aq) + H2O (l)
Example reaction: 2HCl (aq) + CaO (s) → CaCl2 (aq) + H2O (l).