acids and bases Flashcards
1
Q
what is an acid?
A
A proton donor
2
Q
What is a base?
A
A proton acceptor
3
Q
What is an alkali?
A
A soluble base
4
Q
what do acids produce when they react with metal?
A
a salt and hydrogen gas (same for bases)
5
Q
what are antacids?
A
compounds used to medically treat indigestion.
6
Q
what happens when alkali is heated with ammonia salt?
A
it produces ammonia gas.
7
Q
what ions does acid produce?
A
hydrogen ions
8
Q
what ions does base produce?
A
hydroxide ions
9
Q
what is produced when an acid reacts with a metal carbonate?
A
salt+ water+ carbon dioxide
10
Q
what is a strong acid/base?
A
a strong acid or base ionizes completely in water
