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Acids, Bases And Neutralisation Flashcards

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1
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What do all acids contain in their formulae?

A

Hydrogen ions.

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2
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What happens when an acid is dissolved in water?

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Hydrogen ions are released in solution.

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What does a strong acid do in water?

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It releases all of its hydrogen ions which is known as complete dissociation.

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What is a good example of a strong acid?

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HCl

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What does a weak acid do when dissolved in water?

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It only releases a small proportion of hydrogen ions into the solution (partial dissociation).

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What type of acid tends to be weak?

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Organic acid.

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7
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Give an example of a weak acid.

A

Ethanoic acid.

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What are the different types of base?

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Metal oxides
Metal hydroxides
Metal carbonates
Ammonia

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9
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What is the molecular formula of ammonia?

A

NH3

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What does a base do to an acid?

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It neutralises an acid to form a salt.

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What is an alkali?

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This is a base that dissolves in water releasing hydroxide ions into a solution.

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12
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What are the three metal oxide bases?

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MgO
CaO
CuO

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13
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What are the common metal carbonate bases?

A

Na2CO3
CaCO3
CuCO3

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14
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What are the three common alkali bases?

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NaOH
KOH
NH3

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15
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What part of the acid reacts with the base in neutralisation?

A

The hydrogen ions.

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16
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What are the hydrogen ions replaced by in neutralisation?

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Metal or ammonium ions.

17
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What salt is produced when hydrochloride acid reacts with sodium carbonate?

A

Sodium chloride

18
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What salt is produced from the reaction of sulphuric acid and sodium carbonate?

A

Sodium sulfate

19
Q

What is the formula of sodium chloride?

A

NaCl

20
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What is the formula of sodium sulfate?

A

Na2SO4

21
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What is formed from the neutralisation of an acid with a metal oxide or hydroxide?

A

A salt and water only.

22
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What happens when an alkali and acid reacts?

A

A salt and water only.

23
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When an alkali and acid reacts, what are the reactant states?

A

The reactants are in solution (aqueous)

24
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What is produced in the neutralisation of acids with metal carbonates?

A

A salt, water and carbon dioxide gas.

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