Acids And Bases Flashcards
What is hydrochloride acid
Hcl
Sulphuric avid
H2 so4
Nitric avid
HNO3
Ethanoic acid
Ch3cooh
What do acids do when dissolved in water ?
Dissociate to release hydrogen ions
Proton donors
What is dissociation
Process of giving up a proton
Strong acids
Release all their atoms ( hydrogen ) into a solution as H+ ions
Completely dissociate
Have a low pH
Example of strong acids
Hcl
H2 so 4
Weak acids
Only release a proportion of its available hygogrn atom is to solution
Reversible
Lower concentration of h + ions in solution
Partially dissociate
What is an alkali
A base that dissolved in water release ing hydroxide ions
What are alkalis
Proton acceptors
Neutralise acids
Strength depends on its solubility
Bases
Metal carbonates
Metal oxides
Metal hydroxides
Ammonia
Strong bases
Almost all of the base dissociates in water to produce oh
Forward reaction favoured
Eg NaOH
Weak bases
Ionise only slightly in water
Backwards reaction favoured - small amount dissociates
Few OH- released
Neutralisation
H+ ions react with a vase to forma salt and neutral water
The h+ionsfrom the acid are replaced by metal or ammonium ions from the base
Acid + base =
Salt and water
Acid + metal oxide/ hydroxide
Salt and water