Acids Flashcards

gain basic knowledge of chemical acids, bases and pH

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1
Q

How do hydronium ions form?

A

When a hydrogen ion separates from the acid and bonds with a water molecule.

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2
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What is an acid?

A

Any compound that increases the number of hydronium ions when dissolved in water.

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3
Q

What does an acid taste like?

A

Sour

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4
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What food is an example of an acid?

A

lemon, lime, soda

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5
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Will they react with some metals?

A

Yes, to produce hydrogen gas.

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6
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Are acids corrosive?

A

Yes, they destroy body tissue. Skin will burn and sting.

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7
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Will acids conduct electricity?

A

Yes, because of the water ions?

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8
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Are most acids poisonous?

A

Yes

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9
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What color will acids change to using litmus paper?

A

RED

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10
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What pH is a super acidic substance?

A

1

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11
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What pH range is acid on pH paper?

A

1-6

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12
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How is sulfuric acid used?

A

paper, paint, car battery

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13
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How is nitric acid used in farming?

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to make fertilizers

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14
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How does hydrochloric acid react to ore?

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It extracts metals from ores.

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15
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Where in the body is hydrochloric acid?

A

stomach

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16
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Vitamin C is ascorbic acid, what juice can it be found in?

A

orange juice

17
Q

What happened to the egg white in the test tube when acid was added and mixed?

A

The egg whites turned white and solid.