acids, bases and neutralisation Flashcards
1
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what is a strong acid
A
strong acids fully dissociate when dissolved in water
2
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what is a base
A
bases are substances that accept H+ ions are referred to as proton acceptors.
3
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what are alkalis
A
bases that dissolve in water releasing OH- ions
4
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what is an acid
A
substances that release H+ ions when they dissolve in water. acids are proton donors.
5
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what’s a weak acid
A
weak acids partial dissociate when dissolved in water
6
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what is neutralisation
A
a reaction between an acid and base base to produce a salt
