Acids Flashcards
1
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Acid
A
A species that is a proton donor.
2
Q
How a salt is produced
A
H+ ions of an acid get replaced by a metal ion or an NH4+ ion.
3
Q
Anhydrous
A
A substance containing no water molecules.
4
Q
Hydrated
A
Crystalline and containing water molecules.
5
Q
Water of crystallisation
A
Water molecules that form an essential part of the crystalline structure of a compound.
