Acids and Bases Flashcards
1
Q
Properties of acids
A
Tastes sour
Reacts with metals
pH indicator: red
Neutralizes bases
2
Q
Properties of bases
A
Tastes bitter
Slippery feel
pH indicator: blue
Neutralizes acids
3
Q
Arrhenius Theory
A
Acid: properties due to presence of H+ ions
Base: properties due to presence of OH- ions
4
Q
Brønsted-Lowry theory
A
Acids: produce hydrogen ion (proton donor)
Base: receive hydrogen ion (proton acceptor)
5
Q
Lewis Theory of Acids and Bases
A
Acid: electron acceptor
Base: electron donor
6
Q
Amphoteric
A
A substance that can ac as either an acid or base
7
Q
Naming bases
A
Same rules for ionic compounds
Ex: NaOH-sodium hydroxide
8
Q
Naming binary acids
A
Add prefix hydro
Suffix ic
Acid is the second word
9
Q
Acids that contain poly atomic ions
A
Ite–ous
Ate–ic
Acid is the second part of the name
