Acids and Titration Flashcards
1
Q
Base
A
A proton acceptor
2
Q
Alkali
A
Soluble base that releases hydroxide ions in a solution
Accepts proton
3
Q
Salt
A
- compound formed when one or more of an acid’s hydrogen ions are replaced my metal or ammonium ion
4
Q
Formulae for;
Sulfuric acid
Nitric Acid
Hydrochloric acid
Phosphoric acid
A
- H2SO4
- HNO3
- HCl
- H3PO4
5
Q
Formulae;
- Ethanoic acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Potassium Hydroxide
- Ammonia
A
- COOH
- NaOH
- KOH
- NH3
6
Q
Examples of bases that are not alkalis and why
A
- Cu(OH)2
- MgO
- CuO
Do not dissolve in water to release OH- ions
7
Q
Difference between a strong and weak acid
A
- strong completely dissociates into its ions when dissolved in water
- weak only partially dissociates
8
Q
Acid
A
A proton donor
