acids bases and buffers Flashcards by Rebecca Aitken | Brainscape

Q

what can all of acids, bases and salts do in water?

A

ionise

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what is an example of an acid?

A

Hydrochloric acid (HCl)

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what is an acid?

A

A molecule or ion which tends to give up protons (hydrogen ions) in solution (hydrogen ion donors)

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what is an example of a base?

A

potassium hydroxide (KOH)

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what is a base?

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A molecule or ion which tends to acquire protons in solution

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what is a base?

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A molecule or ion which tends to acquire protons in solution

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