Acids and Bases: Definition and determination of pH Flashcards
1
Q
What are examples of strong acids?
A
HCl
NHO3
H2SO4
H3PO4
2
Q
What is a monoprotic acid?
A
1 mole of acid produces 1 mole of H+ ions e.g. HCl, HNO3
3
Q
What is a diprotic acid?
A
1 mole of acid produces 2 moles of H+ ions e.g. H2SO4
4
Q
What is a triprotic acid?
A
1 mole of acid produces 3 moles of H+ ions e.g. H3PO4
5
Q
How do you calculate the pH of an acid?
A
-log(10)(conc. of H+)
