Acids and Bases 2.1.4 Flashcards
7 Properties of Acidic solutions:
-turns litmus paper red
-pH is less than 7
-Contains H+
-neutralizes some alkalis or bases
-reacts with some metals
-turns universal indicator red
-reacts with carbonate to give C02 gas
Formula for Hydrochloric Acid=
HCl
Formula for Nitric Acid=
HNO3
Formula for Sulphuric Acid=
H2SO4
Formula for Ethanoic Acid=
CH3COOH
Using the Bronsted Lowry definition, Define Acid
- An acid is a proton (H+) donor
Using the Bronsted Lowry definition, Define base
- A base is a proton (H+) acceptor
A base is a compound that
Neutralizes the acid to form a salt
Using the Bronsted Lowry definition, define Alkali
A type of base that dissolves in water forming hydroxide ions (OH-) ions
What do acids do in aqueous solution
Acids release H+ ions in aqueous solution
What is a strong acid
Fully dissociates in solution to produce H+ ions
What is a weak acid
-Weak acids are in equilibrium; they only partially dissociate in solution to produce H+ ions
Give an example of a weak acid
Carboxylic acids
What are examples of bases
Examples of Bases are metal oxides and metal hydroxides
How do metal oxides and metal hydroxides become alkalis
if these become soluble then they are known as alkalis
Define alkali
An alkali is a type of base that dissolves in water forming OH- ions
What is a strong base or alkali since its dissolved in aqueous solution
Strong alkalis completely dissociate in solution to produce OH- ions
What is a weak base or alkali since it does dissolve in solution
Weak alkalis are in equilibrium; they partially dissociate in water to produce OH- ions
Give an example of a weak alkali
Aqueous ammonia, amines
Give an example of a weak base
Aqueous ammonia, amines
Name the common alkalis
Sodium hydroxide
Potassium hydroxide
Aqueous Ammonia
Hydroxide
What are the formulas of the common alkalis
Sodium hydroxide= NaOH
Potassium hydroxide= KOH
Aqueous Ammonia= NH3
Hydroxide= OH-
Name some common bases
Calcium Oxide
Copper Oxide
Magnesium Oxide
What are the names and formulas of the common bases
Calcium Oxide = CaO
Copper Oxide = CuO
Magnesium Oxide = MgO
What are common bases known as
Metal oxides
What are common Alkalis also known as
Metal hydroxides
Acid+ ammonia= what
Acid+ ammonia–>Ammonium salt
What is a neutralization reaction
Neutralization reactions involves the transfer of a proton- the acid donates a proton and the base accepts a proton
Give an example of a neutralization reaction
H+ + OH- = H20
How is a salt formed
A salt is formed when a metal ion or an ammonium ion replaces the H+ in an acid
What is a salt
The product of a reaction in which the H+ ions from the acid are replaced by metal or ammonium ions (ionic compounds)