Acids Flashcards
1
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Define the term ‘acid’
A
A proton (H+) donor
2
Q
Define the term ‘alkali’
A
A soluble base which dissolves in water to form hydroxide ions (OH-) e.g. NaOH
3
Q
Define the term ‘anhydrous salt’
A
Salt not containing water of crystallisation e.g. CuSO4
4
Q
Define the term ‘base’
A
A proton (H+) acceptor
5
Q
Define the term ‘hydrated salt’
A
Salt containing water of crystallisation e.g. CuSO4.5H2O
6
Q
Define the term ‘salt’
A
A compound formed when a H+ ion from and acid is replaced by a metal ion or ammonium (NH4+) ion
7
Q
Define the term ‘water of crystallisation’
A
Water molecules contained within crystals of a hydrated salt (separated from the anhydrous part by a dot in the formula e.g. MgSO4.7H2O)
