Acids Flashcards
What is the formula for hydrochloric acid?
HCl
What is the formula for sulfuric acid?
H2SO4
What is the formula for nitric acid?
.HNO3
What is the formula for ethanoic acid?
CH3COOH
What is the formula for sodium hydroxide?
NaOH
What is the formula for potassium hydroxide?
KOH
What is the formula for Ammonia?
NH3
What is an acid?
release H+ ions in aqueous solution
What is a alkali?
release OH- ions in aqueous solution
What determines a strong acid?
Will dissociated completely releasing all H+ ions
What determines a weak acid?
Will dissociate incompletely release few H+ ions
What is the reaction to form water?
H+ + OH- forms H2O
What is the reaction with acids and bases?
they neutralise the acid and base properties producing a salt
What is the reaction with acids and metal oxides?
salt + water
What is the reaction with acids and metal hydroxides?
salt + water