Acids and Alkalis Flashcards
1
Q
what is an acid
A
a substance that produces Hydrogen ions H+, in aqueous solution
solution with a Ph less than 7, produces H+ ions in water
2
Q
what does aqueous mean
A
dissolved in water
3
Q
what is an alkali
A
Produces OH- ions in water
solution with a Ph more than 7
4
Q
what is neutral
A
solution with a Ph of 7
5
Q
how can the proximate Ph be found
A
using an universal indicator
ph probe
6
Q
what is a strong acid
A
an Acid in which all the molecules break into ions in water
7
Q
what is a weak acid
A
an Acid in which only a small fraction of the molecules break into ions in water
