Acids and bases (incomplete) Flashcards
What is an acid?
An acid is a proton donor.
What is a base?
A base is a proton acceptor.
What is a strong acid?
A strong acid is an acid that ionizes completely in an aqueous solution.
What is a strong base?
A strong base is a base that dissociates completely in aqueous solution.
What is a weak acid?
A weak acid is an acid that ionizes partially in aqueous solution.
What is a weak base?
A weak base is a base that dissociates partially n aqueous solution.
Define pH:
pH is a number that indicates the degree of the acidity of a solution.
What is hydrolysis of salts?
Hydrolysis of salts is a reaction of an ion with water.
Neutralization/equivalence point:
Neutralization/equivalence point:
The point where an acid and a base have reacted so that neither is in excess.
Amphoteric:
Amphoteric:
A substance that can act as either an acid or a base.
Ionization:
Ionization:
The reaction of a molecular substance with water to produce ions.
Dissociation:
Dissociation:
The splitting of an ionic compound into its ions.
