acids and bases Flashcards
acid receives or donates an [H+]?
DONATES!!!
base receives or donates an [H+]
RECIEVES!!!
acids contain more…?
ore hydrogen ions than hydroxide ions
base contains more…?
hydroxide ions than hydrogen ions
pH of acids
0-7
7 is neutral
pH of bases
7-14
7 is neutral
acids taste?
sour
bases taste?
bitter
acids turn litmus paper from what to what?
blue to red
bases turn litmus paper from what to what?
red to blue
acids are what to metals
corrosive
bases feel how?
slippery
B.A.A.D
B; Bases > A; accept
A; acids > D; donate
acids pH: lower pH =
higher the acid
bases pH :higher pH=
more basic
how is the strength of acids and bases determined?
whether or not it dissociates in water
what is partial dissociation?
when SOME molecules of weak acids dissociate
what is full dissociation?
when ALL molecules of strong acids dissociate
what is the difference between weak acids and strong acids?
added water:
strong acids fully break down
weak acids partially break down