acids, bases and alkalis Flashcards
1
Q
what is an acid?
A
H+ donor
2
Q
what is a base?
A
H+ acceptor
3
Q
what is an alkali?
A
OH- donor
4
Q
acid or alkali describe a substance in terms of what?
A
ions
5
Q
acidic or alkaline describes a solution in terms of what?
A
pH
6
Q
acids dissolve and donate what?
A
H+ ions into the water
7
Q
what causes the solution to be acidic and have a pH less than 7?
A
the acid dissolving and donating H+ ions into the water
8
Q
alkalis dissolve and donate what?
A
OH- ions into the water
9
Q
what causes the solution to have a ph bigger than 7 and for it to be alkali?
A
when alkalis dissolve and donate OH- ions into the water
