Acids bases and salts Flashcards
Examples of strong acid
Sulfuric acid
Hydrochloric acid
Nitric Acid
Examples of weak acid (3-4 5-6)
Ethanoic acid (vinegar)
Carbonic acid
Examples of weak alkali
Ammonia
Examples of strong alkali
Sodium Hydroxide
Potassium Hydroxide
what does strong mean
Strong = acids or alkalis completely ionised in water
what does weak mean
weak = acids or alkalis partially ionised in water.
What is the neutralisation equation
H+ (aq) + OH- (aq) -> H20 (l)
What is a soluble Base
Alkali
What is the test for hydrogen
Lit splint in a test tube with hydrogen causes a pop
What is the test for carbon dioxide
bubble through limewater
milky liquid.
what colour is all acids?
colourless
what colour is copper oxide
Black
what colour is copper carbonate
Green
what colour is copper sulfate solution
Blue
What colour is all other metal oxides/carbonates
White